It's your first year and you only got one deer? That's one more than some people on here have gotten and they've been bowhunting for several years. It's my second year hunting period and I've only gotten one deer, and it was with my bow. That just drives me to find new spots where I might come across the one that I can put on the wall. I despise carrying a gun in the woods now, but I only do it so I have more range in hopes of getting another deer. I step out the door thinking I'd be happy to SEE a deer and elated to take one. Nine hours in the stand yesterday and I didn't even see a deer. No bucks, no does, nothing. It isn't the end of the world. I suspect if you're asking the question of whether or not you should give up, you've pretty much made up your mind already and just want someone to tell you to. Enjoy it for the hunt, enjoy the peace and quiet, enjoy nature.....getting deer is a distant 5th or 6th on my list of stuff for the day's hunt. Don't quit, just re-organize your hunt priorities and youmay find it becomes more enjoyable.