We try and shoot the biggest and oldest buck we can and it has nothing to do with anything macho. We have a long season up here and we are lucky enough to have a lot of time to spend hunting. Targeting a bigger buck makes the hunt more challenging and makes it that much more rewarding when we get a nice one. It allows us to spend more time outdoors. We also shoot a couple does in areas where there are alot of deer to try and help manage the herd. We adhere to the QDMA principles which has nothing to do with antler size, but rather health of the herd, balancing the sex ratio, etc. One of the most important factors in doing this is to allow young bucks to reach maturity. That being said I have no problem with anyone shooting young bucks if thats what they want. I will be the first to congratulate them. The most important part is people are out hunting and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family, the size of the rack is not important compared to the enjoyment of the experience.