Just as easy as shooting your target, except you are real excited. I can remember my first. I almost rushed the shot too much and spoked the deer. My best suggestion is to take your time and remember to watch his/her eyes. Dont let them see you, controle your breathing, and pick a spot on the deer. The worst thing you can do is shoot at an area on the deer, pick a patch of fur, a crease in the muscle, etc. It will help you focus and insure you get a good shot. When someone misses a deer, I alway ask them, "what were you aiming at"? They will always answer, " behind the shoulder". I then ask, "no, what were you focusing on, a muscle, hair, dark patch, etc." and they never know. That always tells me they were shooting at an area, not a particular spot on the deer.

One other suggestion, be sure of yourself. Do not worry about making a bad shot or wounding the deer. When you are sure of yourself, you will make good shots, if you are worried about a bad shot,,,,, Well Murphys law comes into play. Buck fever is probably as bad if not worse than with a rifle, just take your time and everthing will come out all right. Then the adrenaline rush after the shot is unreal. You will think time is dragging, dont jump right out of your stand, give the deer time to expire. Good luck and let us all know about that first deer your going to get this season.