Thanks for all the welcomes and the encouragement. I'll look forward to reading more and asking more questions. Hopefully, one day I'll have some answers for somebody!
Something you may have seen before:
'Bow Hunter's Creed'
"Though I walk through the valley of the rattlesnake, I fear no evil. For I am a bow hunter of the highest ethics.
A moral man proud of his hunting heritage, a legacy I leave for others.
Lord, give me strength and knowledge to find and take a buck in his domain.
May the kill come swift and clean.
I will not forget the gift of the hunt, nor the grace and beauty of the animal that provided it."
Of course, instead of buck, you could insert whatever you want. I believe that I first saw this in "Outdoor Life" or "Field & Stream" several years ago. Just want to give credit where credit is due!