RE: How many bucks do you pass on?
Of course every year is different,depending upon when and if I see a buck that meets my personal standards.I didn't kill a buck in the archery season last year,I saw 13 bucks and legitimately passed on on 7,one of them being an eight pointer.This year I only hunted six times before killing an eight pointer,I had seen 9 bucks in total and passed on 4.(my definition of passing is within my range and having presented itself either broadside or slightly quartering away.)
I would like to get to a point where if I wouldn't mount it I wont kill it.We are able to take 4 deer a year in NY so it is not a venison issue.