ORIGINAL: shed33
Many times I don't even bother posting to a thread because someone else said my same feelings exactly, as did Gregh did on this one to killing animals.
For me, these days,when I kill a particularbuck I have gotten to know on personal level, it's like killing an old friend.. I neverfelt the "old friend feeling"...until I started targeting specific bucks in 1998, thanks in part to a kind man that really taught me alot and inspired mewith bowhunting whitetails.
I have to admit, give me aparticular buck I know well and have worked for overa 160 class buck that happens to come strolling by in the rut, I can honestly say I would take the one I worked on..and care less about the score. hahaha but I dont mind seeing the odd 160 either..I wouldnt complain..I think you know what I mean..
Idon't believe you! lets say you've had your eye on a specific 140 class buck and a 160 comes out and surprises you you'd let him walk! Gimme a break!