Yes indeed it is fun stuff. I haven't done as much deer hunting as I'd like, because I've felt like I needed to hunt elk while I still have legs. Most of my friends want to hunt elk. I've reached a point where I think I'm going to move deer to the head of the line. I'd really like to spend a few years chasing mulies with the bow.

Thanks for the interesting insight. I know there is no teacher like experience, but hearing how others have succeeded sure helps cut the learning curve.