After the shot, I am focused only onwhere the deer is running, how it is behaving, and where I last lost sight of it. If I think I made a good shot, I will let my emotions surface a little. I'll sometime say "yes" in a loud whisper. I never whoop or holler....... I guess I am conditioned dot be quiet in the woods at all times.

Once I find the deer I give thanks to God for the opportunity and take a moment to reflect on how blessed Iam and I reflect on the hunt. I always seem to realize how good "I" or "we" really have it at this moment......not sure why.

After this, well.............. the work begins!