shoot a dink not one that shows promise yet today still doesn't amount to much.One of my pet peaves is when I see someone shoot a young deer that has a lot of potential for its age but is still nothing today. You want meat or just have to have a buck......okay that is fine but shoot a lesser one rather than a mediocre one.

I know that there are studies that show that you can't necessarily predict the outcome of a deer when he is mature based on what he is as a 1 1/2, but the theme of the thread is "IF YOU JUST HAVE TO", I think the law of probabilities would still favor the bigger 1 1/2 or a 2 1/2 having more potential.

Here are some pics that express my opinion of what I wish people would pass on vs what I think is more preferred in this category.

This paragraph is an edit as I am a poor communicator and some of the responses are misreading (I think) the opinion I am expressing. My opinion is based on the hunter hunting in a county that only allows 1 buck per season and with some time in the field, you are going to have ample opportunity to fill your tag. At the end of the day, I'll support your right to shoot whatever you want, I just don't understand why some people have to shoot the "in between" deer when ample opportunity to shoot a 4 point or spike is there as well.

Agree or disagree?
Don't shoot regardless


Shoot if you must


Don't shoot regardless


Don't shoot


Don't shoot unless you haven't shot one this big yet


Shoot


Wildcard- Depends on your mood