So true.

Not sure if I was clear in my earlier post, The method I employ uses the declination but has the bearing made with declination already taken into account. So instead a map giving me a bearing of 0*N which I then have to adjust on the compass to 348*, I have the map give me the bearing of 348*. Due to terrain, it is basically impossible to travel a straight line anyway so one must also supplement the map and compass with other geographical aids. The confluence of 2 streams, the outlet of a lake, height of land, etc... and then take new bearings.