Ah... all the different factors. Lets see... I manage our property, so it depends on the day. If I havent seen any shooter bucks, and its very late, yes, I might take a doe (about 3 every season). Most fo the days if I don't see a shooter, I'll enjoy watching the wildlife. If it's a shooter, of course I'll take that animal! But, only if a number of factors play out. For example: yardage. The buck is 400 yds away, and you're shooting free hand. No, shooting would not be a good choice. Is there brush in front of the buck? I MIGHT CONSIDER taking this animal if I had a heavy caliber rifle, such as a .308. There are so many more decisions to be made about taking the animal, but I'm not writing an essay for Deer 101.