I have no problem with the record books and think they are a great way to compare big bucks and to show off the animal.

I compare this to the World Series or the Super Bowl. That is something that every player strives for every yr. They all want to win the "big game." Hunting is no different, it is a sport. Sure many folks hunt for meat only and thats fine too, many folks play baseball and football just for fun. I just don't see how you can be against a guy who is going for his goal of killing a book buck. Sure there will be some people who don't get their deer in an ethical manner or in the same way we would but thats is in any sport. I set goals for myself, if I don't reach them, fine I still had a good time. Even if I killed a "book buck" I don't know if I'd enter it or not due to the cost, but if I had the money sure I'd show off the deer. If you don't want to set goals for yourself thats ok too. Just my opinion......

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Hunting the Piney Woods of Deep East Texas.