Theres a lotta reasons for letting deer walk, full freezer, waiting for bigger ones, QDM reasons etc....I do it almost every time Im out.I have found though for me the most common reason is the hardest to explain to people that dont hunt or people that simply want to fill thier freezer every year.Its maybe selfish but I simply dont want to tag out.

My time in the field is more important to me than filling a tag.Once its filled Im done for the year.People hunt for different reasons, I guesse i like the experience and the time alone.Hard to explain to someone who hasnt put the time in or just wants to kill a deer.Hell I cant explain it here, Ive typed and erased about 3 paragraphs now that just sounded rambling trying to explain it.Bottom line is you dont have to justify what you shoot or dont shoot to anyone else as long as its legal and your happy with your deciscion.