Congrats and I agree with your observations as to the effect of hunting with a stick and string...especially on ground.
I am always close to deer and animals...getting a shot is another story but there would be no question of shooting and filling every single doe tag and another half dozen bucks every year whether with hi-power rifle, traditional blackpowder, or even my Ruger SuperBlackHawk pistol.....getting within 30-60 yards has become commonplace....getting them within 18yds not so much. Though this year had multiple does at 5 yards before the tags were legal....so we keep trying.
very glad you got it all worked out and connected....you must be over joyed with happiness and pride in putting it all together.
Congrats.