RE: Why do people shoot little bucks?????
I think people get the wrong impression of people who do not shoot little bucks. You call us " trophy hunters" or horn hunters. That is not the case. I shoot does with my bow and usually get one with my rifle. I have gone a year or two without taking any thing though. I often pass up deer from the bow stand and just enjoy watching and learning from them.
I do not hunt for big bucks. I hunt because I love nature and being outdoors and the serenity of a deer stand. I do not need to shoot a thing to be successful.
With all this being said, I still have the choice on what to shoot. I will shoot does, fawns, and mature bucks. I still pose the question: " If you had the choices I have, why would anyone choose to shoot a little buck? To these meat hunters and the guys " who need something for the freezer" I think you are full of crap. Find a doe for the freezer, or shoot a couple of fawns, they taste the best anyways. If the only presentable shot you have is a little buck, go ahead and take it, its your liscence to do with what you want. If you need meat that bad though, I' ll shoot a couple for you.