That's gospel!

I feel sorry for the people that get nothing more thana couple of meals and reduce a deer to nothing more than a piece of meat.

Of course the deer is not a person or a creature with mystical powers. But, as far as animals go, it is certainly a worthy adversary. I prefer if people "respect" the deer, even if it is over the top a bit. To me it is bettter than if they down play the animal as just another dumb deer. What's the fun in hunting one of those?

Killing a deer, for me is actually one of the low points of the hunt. I always feel a bit sad after I've killed one. The hunt and the thrill it gave me are the high points of my hunt, and that is the main reason I give the deer respect. The kill is the necessary evil that I continue to do because I too love venison (another reason for respect).

I feel that the person that shows respect for the animals that they hunt, has a greater appreciation of their hunting experience.