I'm probably a little different than most in my view of this.

1. yes-Even when I am doe hunting, I am still following the "rules" and am hunting. Seeing a deer a time or 2 before killing it, doesn't make it any more or less special to me. Now those who stake out a deer way ahead of time and go for it. THAT is impressive to me.

2. THe B&C is more of a trophy in my eyes, however to some the P&Y may mean more, and be more "special". B&C are few as said.

3. Again, the doe to some may be more "special" but its not a trophy in my eyes.


Now to sum my general feelings I kind of separate "trophy" from a "special or meaningful" deer. Oftentimes the most meaningful deer taken by a person is not the biggest "trophy". And that is probably a good thing. I am not one to consider any deer a trophy. Under a set of circumstances any deer can end up very special to a person, however I just can see me calling a doe that I've taken a "trophy". I'll say that the conditions surrounding hte kill may make it incredibly meaningful and something to be looked upon with a smile, but not a trophy. I supposed its more semantics than anything.