I get a huge rush right at first sight of anydeer (has gotten somewhat better over time). That's
a big part of hunting, it'snot like any other high.

This year on my 9 point I luckily had about 1 minute to watch him come in as I got my breathing under
control. I was really thankful for the extra time to settle down, get into good position,pick my lanes, pick my spot to draw, etc.

But typically no matter how nervous or wound up I get, I'm usually pretty calm right at the shot
(not shaking).I grew up shooting guns(pellet,22, pistols) all the time, so I think this is partly a learned behavior.

Also, my first buck I shot at with a bow ended in a 1 day unsuccessful tracking job, so this time I
took the cliched advice thatonce you decide its a shooter you should focus on getting the job done.