IMHO no such thing as a cookie cutter/one size fits allfor hunters. Lets also not forget regional differences here. I am truly greatful to live in an area that offers more than just deer to fill my freezer and passion. Equally I am also greatful for living in an area that has exceptional deer hunting opportunites. Their is no doubt this has curved my way of thinking in terms of what I mayshoot or consider big. I realize not all enjoy such luxury and don't judge based on what I think interms of my areabut how the person relays their feelings about that hunt or harvest.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, poor cliche but works.It is however our passion for the hunt itself that is the common ground we share, as "Hunters".

In fact a number of friends don't really hunt for the antlers here either, they will shoot a big one if it happens but are just as satisfied with any deer. I enjoy spendy time with these individuals as much as my main hunting partners who are largely on the same level as me. The fact is the hunt is what makes it for both these groups not the filled tag...everybody goes in with vigor and home with memories that last a lifetime! That in a nutshell is why most love to hunt, meat or antlers are really secondary to all the other things hunting provides us all.

Competition is only between you and the game your chasing, anything else cheapens the journey...IMHO.Why I am not just passionate but addicted/obsessed with hunting biggame animals.