I hunt on the other side of Pa. from oldtimer. western Pa. we have two weeks of rifle season to hunt deer. the first week is bucks only and we have antler restriction here. the second week is both buck and does. usually by the first week most of the bigger bucks are shot. the rest start moving at night. as for me ill take a buck if given the chance, but will not pass up a doe during the second week. as for eating vension, ill take a doe anytime.