Hunter athletes seems to be the new catch phrase, and there is a lot of emphasis on hunter fitness. I myself try to train for the annual hunt out west by running, lifting, and attempting to rid myself of that unnecessary fat I would carry up the mountain, but we should never limit ourselves to working on the body without improving our mental ability as well. Embarking on a hunt requires thought, planning, foresight, practice of the shot, pushing of the body, gathering of gear, scanning maps, all leading to that moment when we focus on the release of the arrow. Focus is an archer's best friend when it comes to sending a fletched shaft downrange to pierce target or prey. In our world, "Mental Focus" has become more than a phrase, or an excuse, for missing the mark. It has become discussions that have morphed into articles, which bloomed into entire books. Our ability to concentrate on the shot is like a golden fleece that each of us pursue. This intensity is a two sided coin ho