Practice, practice, practice. Do some 3D in the summer. Alot of it. Its cheep and alot of fun. If your not confident with your shooting or shot dont take it. I have lost one deer, and know I hit it. I will never take a shot that is questionable. Its not worth the animals life.

You sound like you want to do the right thing, so keep the ears open and do your best to be good hunter.

GOOD LUCK