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I don't think there is anything wrong with this way of hunting, although I think according to your description of the way you hunt, you are fairly new at hunting deer. Is this correct? If so, then IMO, as you mature as a deer hunter, after you have several deer under your belt, you may decide to only hunt a mature buck for instance which would make you try to understand more of the habits of a mature buck and concentrate on more of the lifestyle of a mature buck instead of just a food source.
I see your from Illinois, I can only imagine that Virginia hunting is a little different than Illinois hunting, seeing and reading all the articles and shows. Of course I can't speak for him, but in NH, the deer are not abundant which reduces the amount of sightings or opportunity to harvest a buck with any size. If you want a challenge try NH, Maine or Vermont. There is big deer up here, but the herds aren't as big and a lot of forest land. Needle in a haystack. I challenge you to try these tactics up here, you'll find that you have accumulated a lot of unfilled tags.
I agree, the hunting is different in different areas of the country. I would love to give it a try in NH, Maine, or Vermont. That type of hunting would be a thrill. It's not the kill that makes the hunt enjoyable but the experience involved. When a kill is made, that's when the work starts!