I only ge to hunt Whitetails in South Central Michigan. The deer are so overpopulated here there is unlimited private land antlerless permits. Therefore, if the buck is big enough to justify $600.00 for a shoulder mount then I take him. If not, he grows for another couple years and the does come down. I like venison alot and use it all the time. But I also like knowing there are trophy class 5-7 year old deer on my property. Tough to pass on a 125" ten point, but he is young and there are to many does here.