Josh, I don't know if I will be much help as I immediately shot better when I switched to a back tension release over 10 years ago. I even hunt with one!

What type of release do you have? Is it a rotation type of release or one with a trigger like a Carter? I would suggest learning back tension on a rotation type of release and shooting up close with your eyes closed. I can't beleive that someone would not get a suprise release using a rotation style. If you are and still anticipate the shot then I think some serious blank bale time is needed. I have a very detailed 29 page pdf document that gives some very good back tension tips. I found this on another forum and I guess I am lucky because I did a lot of this stuff on my own years ago. I could email it to you if you really want to learn. It recommends learning on the blank bale until the release becomes subconsious and says it could take thousands of shots. But once you learn the true suprise release your shooting will never be the same.