thanks thus far guys/gals. i have considered renaming him to 'the superstitious buck' because by the time i got him i was doing things in a near ritual every hunt. that arrow was recently broke out of retirement and has now killed my last 5 deer. i wore my 'lucky shooter glove' that has all the finger holes ripped out from old age and overuse. and finally, check out that yellow embroidered iowawhtietail hat!!! it has been a great season, i hope that i'm only warming up!!