Most aspects of our herd dynamics are pretty good. Buck to doe, age structure, population, etc., so that really doesn't influence what I hunt. Other than the fact that it allows me to hunt however I want to.
I hunt what I want, when I want.
What influences me the most is three hunters under my roof and only a certain amount of freezer space. Last year I donated two does to a family Iknew needed them. Priority right now is letting my boys shoot and hunt whenever they desire. The youngest desires alot.
For me to shoot a buck it really has to be one I want. Other than that I am content to shoot does to feed others. My boys will get plent of meat for us. I live on the hope of that big one that may or may not materialize.