cpahunter,

Keep in mind, there are many hunters still hunting with a stick they carved from a tree and homemade arrows with flint broadheads. You don't need a new bow every year to kill animals. Your current bow or your last one, will be efficient weapons for at least a couple decades. There is far more to be gained by working on form and practicing a lot, then there is by supposedly upgrading equipment. Of course, many of us like new toys, and there's nothing wrong with that. It helps with the economy, and makes sure there are no holes burning in our pockets, but there isn't much to be gained by upgrading frequently.