RE: poll on quality deer management
I hunt for meat..........if it happens to be growing on a trophy then even better. If it isn't then that's just fine too.
The only deer I will not shoot is an obviously small first year deer unless it is injured. Any deer 1 1/2 and over is going in the freezer.
We just don't see enough deer to be choosey.
When the day comes that I find myself on land infested with deer and I know chances will be plenty I may make different choices.
As it stands now you just never know how long it will be until your next opportunity comes along.......if ever......so passing on a deer means you just filled some other guys freezer and you will be eating your tags.