I was kind of lucky I guess. The first deer I ever shot at with a bow was the first I killed. It was a doe fawn and she came in and was about 20 yards away. I shot over top of her and was pretty frustrated. Little did I know she came back within minutes! I got another chance at her and didn't miss! Took out one lung and got a little guts too. I was 12 years old at the time shooting a Browning Micro Midas youth bow. 24" Draw @ 35 lbs!! haha