I personally will not shoot a small buck. Ive shot enough deer in my life so i dont want to. However I will shoot a doe with out reservations for the meat. It is my girlfiends first year this year, and I told her whatever ya want take it. I dont give a dam if it is a 50lb fawn. First deer, break the ice and understand what this all about. My son can hunt in 2 yrs he will brought up the same way. Dont be shooting at every critter that comes by, but take the first oportunity that rises.