I will answer for my wife & I.

Myself:
What state: Montana
Distace from my house: about 400-yards.
What game animal: Whitetail doe.
What Weapon: 375-Remington Ultra Mag. Might be a little big for youir average deer rifle, but I was bored & wanted to try something new.


My wife:
What state: Montana
Distance from house: Shot from inside the house, buck was outside near an apple tree, 25-yards from the coffee pot. Buck died 70-yardsfrom the house.
What Game animal: Whitetail buck, scored 125 and some change. (this buck is entered in the pope & young record book.)
What weapon: Hoyt compound bow, 75-grain Muzzy broadheads.

P.S. My wife loves living on the river bottom.