Congatulations!!
"I put the scope on him and calmly aimed"
How bad were you shaking after you took the shot?
When I dropped my first one the adreniline rush was so intense that after I got to the downed deer I had to sit down.
Venison chops on the grill. Super hot coals, about 1/2 - 2/3 the time per side that you would cook a beefsteak (unless you like your steaks very rare)
Giz is right for roasts, a crockpot will have them melting in your mouth.
That is darn fast turnaround time for your processing, I usually have to wait a couple of weeks. The little place that I take mine to usually has them stacked up pretty good. This year I am #108 on their list, but their sausages are worth the wait.
bergie