text: I have hunted for more than 40 years, and it took me 15 years of dedicated archery and firearm hunting to bag my first 10 point buck (actually was 12 pointer) and it was during a depredation hunt to control deer numbers on agricultural land.  There weren't supposed to be many bucks there, let alone huge ones (mine weighed 220 field dressed).  You're quite lucky, but don't let it go to your head.  Best results are achieved through knowledge, experience and preparation.  Don't count on luck.  Good Hunting.