That is like asking about your first girl, Remember the exxxcitment , you thought this is heaven and you can't get any better than this.
My first deer i wlked right up on her as i came oner the hill. she was right under my stand at 10 yards away . she froze there looking right at me, So i pulled back the bow because there is no way she is going to relax now and put one thru both lungs.
she ran 15 yards stopped then looked back . A few seconds later she calapsed. No tracing needed. Also it was my Birthday that day. Brought her back home then had
dinner with my Mom and brother. great day
but just like your first girl i wouldn't want to change life experiences that i had later on and with my wife.
Will you have a hunting portfolio that most people could only dream of doing.
I'm willing to bet you wouldn't want to forget them.
Also if your ever in my area on your quest to get a deer in all 50 states let me know
i'd like to hunt with you sometime