I harvested my first deer on Saturday

[jrussell]

At around 11am on Saturday I harvested my first ever deer. Since this was my first time hunting I wasn't sure if I'd really enjoy hunting or not, but this was one of the most significant moments in my life and I'm definitely going to continue to hunt. I felt sorrow for the loss of life but I also felt excitement from the thrill of the hunt and the meat I had just acquired. Eventhough this doe is just an average size, I'm really happy with it. 

Just thought I'd share my first time experience with you guys.

[ATbuckhunter]

Congrats! First deer is one of the best moments your going to have. 

[Short Track Hunter]

Good job Killer !! You must mount it.

[Elmo]

Congratulations on your first.

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[ANTLERS]

Nice job, 18 years later after getting my 1st deer, I still remember it like it was yesterday. Welcome to the brotherhood.

[HuntOrBeHunted]

Congrats brother. Now don't get lazy and go get her daddy lol.

[Steuben Jerry]

Congrats jrussel! It doesn't matter if it's average size, it's your first and firsts are always special memories. Now go get a buck and make a second special memory!

[growalot]

Congrats on your first deer and a great read...thanks for sharing

[gfdeputy2]

Size doesn't matter You will never forget your first deer a Big Congratulations to you!

[Hock3y24]

That's a nice doe, congrats!

[landtracdeerhunter]

Congrats and thanks for posting.

[Deerthug]

Congrats on your first one. So are you hooked yet?

[Cabin Fever]

Congrats! Nice to be able to provide for yourself and put some meat in the freezer! It's normal to feel a little sad when you take such a beautiful animal, just give thanks and enjoy the meat!

[Paula]

Congratulations!

[Bow Addict]

Congrats.You will always remember your first kill.Great job.

[Nomad]

I'm happy for you,thanks for sharing your experience !

[Two Track]

Congrats. My first deer was a doe too.  Nice and tender.  I just need to get a NY deer.  No deer since I started hunting in NY - been having deer tag soup and turkey tag soup for a few years.

 

It is sad taking their life, don't look into their eyes - it doesn't help. 

 

I always mentally say I am sorry for taking them, but also thank them for providing meat for my family.

Edited November 18, 2014 by Two Track

[phade]

Congrats!

[WNYBuckHunter]

Congrats!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Congrats and welcome to the addiction.

[grampy]

Congratulations! You will never forget every minute of your first successful hunt!

[A6A6]

Oh great, another guy in the woods...... lol joking congrats Buffy

[Freytown]

Good job Russ, I got my 1st 50 yrs ago (3pt) and still smile when I relive it in my mind. You'll always remember the 1st one.

[beachpeaz]

Well done sir.  I've been hunting my entire life and have shot dozens of deer.  I feel sorrow to this day.  Its human nature.  I would be surprised if most people didn't.  However, like you said, as long as you take that life ethically and use it for substanence, there is a ton of joy that also comes with the harvest.  It makes you appreciate the circle of life!

[Five Seasons]

We've talked this a few times but it is entirely natural to feel that way when taking a life of an amazing creature. Some guys will say you shouldn't feel that way, or that it goes away. I guess that's fine too but spending so much time watching these animals in the wild leads to a certain amount of respect and wounder.

To this day i still feel "something" when I harvest a deer. It starts with the legs shaking before the shot and the joy of recovery and the moment of respect between me and the deer. I hope it never goes away. If it does I'll hang it up.