Congratulations!
I took my 1st deer with a revolver this fall and it was very exciting. Way more exciting than I ever thought, so I can relate to your "WOW".
Just the anticipation of getting the perfect shot and identifying all the good rifle shots presented just added to the "WOW".
I have never bow hunted and am rethinking that now.
And I love to carry my old .30 WCF every now and again.