I dont see anything wrong with taking out small deer. This year I have been more selective. but only because i have more time to hunt.. I have on many occasions in the past set my sights on the smallest of 3 doe's.. and will most likely do so again. face it.. the younger they are.. the more tender they are period! Maybe people should not concern themself with the preference of others so much.. and as to him taking it to be processed... so what.. its his money let him spend it as he wants.. I took a deer to a processer for the first time this year.. and I got to be honest... now that i see just how much better the cuts are.. I am thinking of taking all my deer to him. even if it is the size of a poodle lol ... there now have fun with that.