ORIGINAL: mez
So you can only brag about getting a big deer? That makes it ok. I wouldn't necessarily include everyone in that either.
Yes, that makes it OK in my book. We have a lot of old schoolers here in PA that don't want to let go of the any buck is a good buck mentality. I'm fine with that, but they jump down my throat because I am in favor of the antler restrictions.
You say to see things through the eyes of someone else and ask who are we to tell you what you can and can't shoot. Well who are you to shoot all the bucks before they reach maturity because you want some meat. That is crap. I work my butt off looking for good hunting spots to get a chance at a nice buck. That is my choice, but it is frustrating beyond belief when I find a spot that has promise and after gun season that promise was whisked away because a bunch of 1-2 day hunters who are good down to earth guys came in and blasted everything with bones in its head and let the doe walk.
If guys want meat, shoot a doe. Show a little self control if you see a small buck, because chances are you'll see a nice fat doe shortly after.If you can't control yourself then the state will do it for you.That's what has happened here and I'm all for it.