I never knew it was such a personal decision until I started hunting whitetails. I was naive.....and figured anyone who shot a deer of (_______) size would "naturally" have it mounted.

Not so.....and I understand both sides of the fence.

Now.....my question.......

Would you shoot an animal.....ANY animal.....STRICTLY for the "trophy" aspect of said animal? There's no wrong answer, here.....and let's safely assume you have a legal tag for that animal.....season is in......etc...

I'll start. I have to say "yes". It's, I assume, "part" of the allure of the deer woods, for me. I've sent two items to the taxidermist, this year.....and I'll never forget either encounter. I'll never forget the others, either.....and I may have 1 more item to take my guy (taxi).

Another board member mentioned he memorializes his harvested animals via photos. That's great. Lisa and I are going to have a matted, framed group of photos to commemorate my '06 season. I want it to be nice.

What are you guys thoughts on this.....and what different things do you guys do???