RE: "Reason" for taking a deer....
I agree with most of what everyone is saying. RWK, i think this is one of, if NOT THE BEST place to answer questions like these. Do you think orginizations such as PETA, or others affiliated with PETAfilter what is said on their website and forums because they are scared what hunters and sportsman will think of their opinions, no. We believe what WE believe what WE believe and THEY believe what THEY believe. with the said...
I believe in quality management, so if the opportunity comes, i won't pass on the chance to take a mature doe. But like Washington Hunter said, i also like like challenges of hunting bucks, patterning and putting myself in the right position to take a nice deer. Sorry this got long.
KP