I agree with you, I don't consider it a waste of time either. In many low deer density areas in my home state people are not allowed to shoot a doe and if they are only allowed to shoot a buck with 6 or 8 points they will be going deerless more times than not. If there isn't much for them to look forward to in terms of hunting success, I don't think their interest in hunting will be long lived. Yeah, I agree that hunting isn't all about killing, but then again there are plenty of other things someone could be doing instead of hunting and still be enjoying the outdoors and nature. Hunting is not the only way to enjoy nature. The truth is that hunting isn't all about killing something, but being successful will surely keep you interested in it way MORE than not being successful will!