When I first started bow hunting, it was because I wanted to kill a deer, then another, then another. You know, get that first kill under your belt, get the head mounted, etc. However, that wore off about 10+ years ago. Now, I hunt for several reasons: I like getting into the woods and leaving my troubles at home or at work, I love the fall with changing leaves, cold temps in the air, geese flying south, I like sunrises deep in the woods, I like to watch deer feed in my area withoout them even knowing I am there watching, I like just being away from people so I have time to think, I like the thrill of nailing a deer with a bow and feeling good about packing the freezer with some good steaks and roasts. The thrill of bagging a trophy is gone. I have gotten a ew 8 pointers and some day it'll be nice to get a 10+, but I am not focused on that. If it comes, it'll come...but I will take a doe over a buck anyday.