I really don't shoot much during the season either... maybe once or twice a week, sometimes less. I think it actually helps me focus on deer when a shot presents itself. I know, that doesn't make sense... But here's why... When I know that I haven't been practicing much, I make it a point to REALLY think about what I'm doing when a shot opportunity arises. I focus on my breathing, my anchor point, my back tension, my follow-through, etc. Not only does this result in a better shot (usually), but it forces me to slow down and keeps me from getting too excited. I'm a firm believer that most poor shots occur as a result of the hunter getting anxious, and releasing the arrow before he or she is truly ready to do so. This is almost always followed by the hunter not remembering how the deer reacted, or which way it ran, or where the arrow hit. I guess in a sense, not practicing a lot sort of "keeps me honest." I want my shot routine to be somewhat automatic when a deer walks in, but not so automatic that I skip past the important little details.