Thats was a really nice deer and a great story.I' ve never shot one that big but hope to.Like you I rifle hunted for years.Than because of no jobs here in Minnesota i moved to florida.5 years ago I moved back to Minnesota.I started bow hunting because I thought I would have a longer season and more of a chance to harvest a deer.I found out how amazing it is having these animals in such close proximity.Now I am a confirmed bow hunter!