On most of the properties I hunt I throw out deer management on the first day. There are so many other guys out there that don't follow any kind of management practice and the parcels are so small that trying to manage as a single person would be futile.

That doesn't mean I shoot any deer or any buck that crosses my path. I still set my personal standards, but they have nothing to do with management and everything to do with me challenging myself and trying to shoot what will make me happy.