While there are exceptions, I think it is safe to say that most people ENJOY shooting bigger racked and mature bucks over smaller ones. I said MOST not ALL.

While my thread does not explicitly say so, it is intended for those that have ample deer supply and some control over the hunting. I understand those that hunt heavily pressured public land are in a completely different scenario.

All I have done is float an idea out their for those with an open mind to ponder that is a COMPROMISE between a philosophy that dictactes disallowingshooting any non-mature deer and another philosophy one that dictates live for today only and shoot whatever comes your way.

The first philosophy can result in inexperienced hunters getting discouraged or limiting the opportunites that hunters get to become experienced and to enjoy themselves.

The second philosophy is usually followed up by complaints/whining from the particpants about the fact that they don't have anybig/mature deer in their area.

People can do what they want with this suggestion, but I doubt it will "change the world"regardless.

I was also interested in understanding "why" someone ENJOYS shooting a medicore 2 1/2 MORE than a small 1 1/2 yo when one has ample opportunity to shoot either one. (for me, the satisfaction/enjoyment it is the same but I realize we do not all see thw world the same)
I was interested in what reasons someome might have that I have never considered or how their situation might be different.

I have yet to get an answer. Why is that such a harsh/judjemental/condescending question?