No, I understand exactly what you're saying. I think you're describing a respect and affection for the animals you're taking, nothing wrong w/ that at all.

It's a hard thing to do, to kill a mature whitetail buck. Not everyone has, not everyone can. They are true masters of their domain, and show them any less than the respect they deserve would be............an injustice.

I tell ya though....being able to do it is such a sense of accomplishment. It's strange, respect, a little remorse, and at the same time, a feeling of elation and self gratitude...