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Originally Posted by Nova316
That's good to hear I'm not the only one, this was my first year hunting and got myself a yearling. A tiny buck that I thought was a doe. Very proud I was capable of doing it, sad at the same time. Shot it through both lungs and dropped it instantly. Not a big trophy buck but it's a delicious deer and lots of time learning from friends how to butcher and clean it. I did enjoy the whole package of hiking to my locations, enjoying the sunrise and sunset, and peaceful quiet time to myself. Completely makes sense why it's easy to love it, just to get away from everything. Definitely won't be my last year, still plenty to learn and experience.
But congrats to the OP on your first deer as well, sounds like quite the experience!
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Me too, I always have mixed emotions sad and happy, but it's the whole package deal that keeps me doing it, the kill is least for me. You use the animal and don't waste it, and respect it.