Our state game laws set my standards. I passed on two cow elk last year because they were not big enough for me and they had a calf with them. Although it was my only opportunity for an elk I have never regretted not taking a shot at the bigger of the two cows.

I too have taken several Whitetail and Blacktail wall hangers and would not hesitate to take another but my main objective is to put meat in the freezer and I' d much rather tale a doe or a cow . . . has anyone ever seen a recipe for cooking antlers.

I apply for bull permits every year and one of these times I' ll draw one. However, my objective is meat and I will take any mature bull or cow, and I will talke a spike bull. For deer [Mule] where in generally hunt we are allowed to take a 3-point or better buck or antlerless. Our seasons are set here with a specific goal of maintaining a certain Buck to Doe or Bull to Cow populations; to my way of thinking, I have an obligation to follow the game laws as established.

AND . . . I am just as proud of the doe I shot last year as I am of my 4X5 Blacktail a few years ago. More important thouhg I deepely respect and honor each and every animal I take and I will not allow one ounce of my game to be wasted . . . NOT ONE.

My favorite saying when it comes to game is: If it ain' t movin, it is overcooked.