BigCountry,

I don't know about your buddy who doesn't know how to properly field dress a deer and who according to Bruce also violates game laws, but you are way off in painting such a broad stroke on this one.

Just like others, I have a farmer friend who has a lot of depradation tags and has ALLOWED me the PRIVILEGE to kill a lot of deer if I choose. My goal is 10. So far only 4. 30 days of season left. Doubt I make 10, but I bet I get another 2-3 anyway. I have given all 4 to appreciative families with more in line. While these are large families with limited income, I don't know that I'd call them needy or poor. I know they don't consider themselves needy.

I have no NEED to kill 10 deer this year, but I WANT to. All the meat is going to good use, but you are right it isn't about that. Giving the meat away is secondary. Satisfying my ego and the overall enjoyment of bowhunting is my priority. I have no SHAME in that.

So whats your point?