Originally Posted by
NotoriousBRT
I like the challenge of "trophy" hunting, shooting does around here is akin to shooting an old milk cow; anyone can do it. There is no challenge to it. Don't get me wrong, I'll fill the freezer, but it doesn't give me any huge thrill.
I have never understood why meat hunters will shoot a young buck when they have a doe tag in their pocket. The difference in amount of meat on the carcass is negligible, and the doe will taste better.
It's not that we hold meat hunting against anyone, it's just that we prefer you, A)didn't shoot every three pointer that walks by just because you can, and B)understand that trophy hunting promotes good herd management, and it helps pay for conservation that helps us all.
Welcome to the site. I'm from TN too.
Who is this "we" that you speak of? Sounds to me like you may be drinking abit of the qdma/ one buck limit kool-aide.
Come on out to eastern part of the state and deer hunt. You may appreciate those old milk cow does and three pointers a little more.
I know I can legally kill just as many does as anyone. I just got to drive 3/4 of the way across to state to be able to do it.