Excellent thread. OK, I've thought this over a bit. The anticipation of a deer coming in is good, gets the adreniline going. From the time I draw and the instant when I realize the shot is imminent, to when the deer either falls or runs out of sight, kind of all runs together for me. I don't feel I can seperate them. Although the closest I may come to, is the instant the arrow strikes the deer, It can range from elation to disgust, with confusion remaining in the middle. The most emotional moment is knowing the deer is down and dead. At that point you know everything came together, the kill was clean, and the finality hits you. Not very clearly written, but the best I can describe it.