Blodg. i can understand how you fill. My son shot his first this yr as well. He is 9yr old. although he took it with a gun i was and still am so proud of him! I will never forget the that day it was perfect. It was just a doe he got but to he and i it was just right Congrats to you and your son on a beautifull buck! No matter how many more he takes in his life there will never be that first time again! Congrats again!