We can all speculate,but when faced with $500,000 I know we would all take it unless like jimmimac said you were already rich.Claim to be noble all you want someone offers you 1/2 a million dollars you sell the deer.Money is a funny thing like that.But seriously is any critter worth 1/2 million dollars? Thats not why I hunt,I hunt to challange my self,to get away from everything for as long as possible,and to chase this big slob that I can`t seem to outsmart.IMHO no deer should be worth $500,000,but if they can afford it...hey whatever