Trapping or hunting, I consider a lot of what people believe to be on the par with religion - ranging from faith-based beliefs (such as some you mentioned) down to explicit rituals of dress and behavior.

One of my favorites is the ceremonial gut pile burial to hide the evidence of killing from other animals...as if they care. To be honest, it just seemed like a lot of extra work for me and then for the coyotes to have to dig it up later anyway.

I still have my lucky undershorts. I know they work when I get a hog. If I don't get a hog, the fault is obviously elsewhere.

I think you have got a good plan. You found what works well for you where you are and that is what matters.