i got my first deer this year too. one was a doe that was hit and i got right on. then a big 9 came in and i shot and he dropped. this is witha slug. got him right between the eyes. cracked he antlers in half......... think i was nervous. taxadermist said he will have no problem fixen gim up.....still have no dea how i got him that high...... congrats dude it is a rush my doe had a broken leg and was in heat and had a four point on her so she went swimming and i got when shot got backon shore. it was a 15 minute foot chase before i could get off a good shot. first one hit a tree at about 10 yards....... had a shot at the buck 10 times but i wanted to take the cripple one out. glad i did to cause if i did that my buck tag would have been fileed and i wouldnt of had a shot at that nine.