i just started trad. this november. i love it, i cant honestly remember enjoying shooting so much, it is quite amazing to me that i can hit ANYTHING, let alone tightly group, with no sights, rest peep, release.....but i do . i think i'll be ready to hunt by next season. i had the same question as you and tried shootin my compound to see if trad shooting affected me. i think it made me better, if anything....