I think that the obsession to shoot ANY buck just because it has horns is worse than a guy who only wants to shoot a huge one. To qualify, anyone who is starting out, doesn't get much time to hunt, or has an extremely limited area can't be questioned. The ones that bug me are the guys who consistently shoot small bucks to brag "I got MY buck" The rack means nothing, the deer means nothing, they just want to be a 'man'. That I don't understand.

Do I think the obsession over big bucks is hurting? NO. It's brought exposure, and hunting tactics and ideas to many hunters. It's played a role in boosting the economy, guys will drop all kinds of $$$ if they think it'll help em get the big one.

I don't think it's right to look down on someone if it's a trophy to them. I also don't think a person should shoot a buck unless it means something to them.