I haven't harvested a deer either! But this has been an amazing season. I watched my oldest son shoot his first buck with a bow, I watched my 11 year old harvest his biggest buck to date on a 160 yard shot and the deer dropped on its tracks. So I second the theory that it's not about the "kill", but rather the experience. I cherish every moment outdoors and consider myself blessed to be able to Persue my passion. (By the way my 11 year old and I routinely practice long shots with his gun, it was well within his range and comfort zone + the deer was wide open and feeding.)