Zak, if I remember correctly, this was your first season shooting a bow right? If so, I commend you for your decision. I did the exact thing my first year shooting. I started with a recurve hunting bow and did not feel confident enough to hunt deer. With lots of practice, learning and help from others, I bowhunted the 2nd year of shooting and was able to take my first deer.

I think too many people buy and start shooting a bow for the first time in mid summer to early fall and think they are ready. Bow hunting is not firearms hunting. Good luck in next season Zak!