Flhoundhunter28,
Cool photo!
It's always interesting to me how many folks used shotguns on their first deer--and many probably still do, despite newer regulations that allow specific rifle rounds in some areas.
Of course, I was born and raised in Montana, but in recent years some public areas near towns don't allow rifles. My wife especially has used shotguns to take not just deer but a young cow moose. I've also used them some in other places, such as British Columbia to take my biggest black bear, and in Iowa to take a whitetail buck....
Yeah, we had to use shotguns up until 3 years ago. They legalized straight wall rifles and I hope I never have to shoot another 12ga slug for the rest of my life.