Persistance to me is the #1 factor in being able to continuously shoot deer year after year. That is more of a facor if hunting in places like my state with relatively low deer numbers. I have always installed this hunting style to all of my sons. That is why they (we) are successful during most deer seasons. Example: Last year my oldest son (33yrs. old with almost 25 yrs experience) finally got his buck (bucks only) on the 10th day of continuous hunting. He had actually stayed in his treestand for 9 days (11 hrs per day, dark to dark) and only saw one deer (a doe) before he tagged on that 10th day. That's positive proof what perserberance and dedication can do. SaskBucks, I couldn't agree with more!!