ORIGINAL: Talondale
This is an old retread but I feel compelled to post on it so that the newer readers don't see only side of the arguement. The thing most of the QDM crowd misses (and I am one on my own property) is that not everyone has the same goals or motivation for hunting they do. Really, there are people in the world who don't care about antlers and just enjoy hunting deer. To reuse the fishing analogy used earlier:somepeoplejust like to catch fish for the fun of catching fish and aren't looking for the biggest fish or a citation. Some people just like thecommoraderie of spending time with others or being out in nature and stocking their freezer.Don't assume that what makes a hunt special to you will be viewed the same by others.
I can't for the life of me figure out how grown men (and women) can't see this.. Great post.
I am in the contest this year and I hope to help my team out, but I will hunt for me and only me. I, like many, would love to kill a big buck and I may just pass on a smaller one if I feel I can get on a slammer. I may just shoot it too, only time will tell. I will also do my part inkeeping the deer population in my area in check. Where I hunt there are plenty of deer...both male and female and in
all agesso there is no need for me to pass on any deer for any reason other than total numbers.
Some people take this way too far...it's hunting and it's supposed to be fun.