There's been quite alot of talk around here lately about "top end" bucks, and waiting for the right buck, hunting specific bucks....that sort of thing. Now, don't get me wrong, there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with that. I admire, and have a ton of respect for, ya'll that pull that off. Maybe someday I'll be there as well, but it ain't gonna be this year.

I'm asked often about what is my goal? What size buck defines a "shooter" for me. I can't honestly answer that, because I don't have a specific goal. When the right buck walks past, I'll shoot him. The ONLY goal I have is a "nice" 8 point or better. I don't personally care about how old he is, how many inches of horn...Folks ask if I'll shoot an equal or lesser buck than the one I shot last year. My answer to that is an emphatic YES, if he's the "right" one. Ya'll know what I'm talking about. A buck walks up, you're like...."Do I want to shoot this one?" In my limited experience, if I have to ask myself that......I'm gonna let them walk. When I see a buck and don't have to think about it, I let loose, no matter the size or maturity stature.

So what say ye? Am I wrong? How many of ya'll have the same "goal?"