Jeff,
I wanted to congradulate you on having a spectacular season. Not many people have put one together like that, even with years of experience under their belt. Your last buck was very nice, but I can't stop thinking about the piebald deer. I've never seen one in the wild. I've seen a lot of deer in 40 seasons, but not one of those. That was special. I liked it when I read that you were learning your deer herd. That is exactly what I do. In all my spots I try to know where all the doe family units reside and see what kind of resident bucks are around. During the rut it is cool to see some of the travelers also( bucks from outside the area). I have been through many stages of deer hunting, from just going occasionally to shooting as many as I could and now trophy hunting. I shoot does as well,it is a big part of trophy hunting. The stage I'm at now, I don't have to shoot one to have fun. Seeing them and how they work is what does it for me. Don't get me wrong I try to shoot them if I get the chance, but the important part for me is to see them and how the herd opperates. This is my best season ever, I didn't get one with my bow yet,but I've seen more big buck action than I ever have in my life. It is the greatest. I did get a 130" with my gun. That was nice, but bow is better. You or I will never stop learning about deer. If, somehow I did know everything about deer, I'd move on to something else. That will never happen. I'm glad to see the passion you showed about deer hunting. Not too many people understand it. Again, congradulations on your outstanding accomplishments this season.