i can honestly say that i practice my own. i just cant see myself gutting a spike...even a 6 pt. i try to shoot at 8 and over. last year i passed on serveral 6' s. they were young and needed a chance to grow. hey, if i need meat...acme, super g, or the local meat market will suffice. that is my outlook and i do not fault those that do not follow my model. there are plenty of does out there to shoot...and they give u shots. as the season goes..i see more and more does. hey, i cant wait until november