To brag IMO........I think mounts and pictures are more for others then ourselves as most people try to claim. Let's face facts.......one of the biggest joys most hunters get from killing a big buck is showing everyone else what they got. Talk to any taxidermist and you will hear stories of big bucks that come in with hair falling out and half rotten because the guy was driving it around in his truck all weekend getting free drinks [8D] Why does everyone run to the internet and post pics on the "bragging board" of every sporting goods store out there??........To basically say "Look what I shot" The honoring the animal bit is a little bit of a stretch when most guys get their biggest satisfaction when other guys say "WOW.......nice buck"

I'm not saying it's 100% for that reason........but I think it is a BIG part. I am in no ways innocent of the above either as I have a buck mount on my wall as well. I think we all know what I mean........there are plenty of guys out there that get more enjoyment from showing others what they shot then actually shooting it........the pics come out like lightning before the first beer is even empty.


I feel the same way, only I keep photo albums..........If I can share that stuff with my family I will be happy. I couldn't care less if some stranger on the other side of the country is reading my name.

Your post was worded very well though.