I think we all feel a little saddness when we shoot an animal (whether we'll all admit it or not).One feels bothrewarded for the acomplishment/harvest but sad that the animal is gone and hunt has concluded. I thinkthis feeling is just the respect and admirationwe feel for the animal. After spending so many hours in the woods in awe of these magnificent creatures,how wouldn't youfeel this way just a bit? I think most guys feel this wayto some varying degree. I think becoming selective and taking only what you need is also a way of respecting the animal so good for you that you've come to peace with it.

Another thing to try which helps you sit in the woods and not feeling like you have to shoot is simply by taking a camera with you. I've started taking my camera with me now on all hunts andI've found it's added a new dimension to my hunts. When I see a buck coming now, I either pick up my bow or camera so it's like I get to shoot all of the bucks I see in a way.While I'm still pretty green at the photography aspect, it's something I look forward to improving in.