Absolutely up to the individual. Obviously the response to wasting the meat is a given!!

I think WAY too many people get caught up on " inches" of bone and b/c scoring etc. If you want the rack hanging on your shed, go for it. I know a few old timers that have some incredible deer, that would score extremely well, and they could care less about the books and shoulder mounts. There are many awesome hunters (and fisherman) who harvest (or catch) true trophies and could care less about all of the hype and glamour. My Dad was one of those......