Silent - I didn't get to see your post but I asume it was...................well[>:]
I agree with your first post 100%
DC - what cha doing to me Mr. detective - now this post will drag on for 5 days.......I better get my "quote" finger ready
When did a 140" 8pt become a management buck???
When a hunter or group of hunters have the land, the genetics, the time and the dedication to shoot what they see fit to shoot. Its not me now - but if the oportunity comes about - it might very well be.
What they, you, him, she, the tv shoots and regards a trophy should have no effect on what is a trophy to you or me. I don't feel sorry for guys who shoot bigger bucks or smaller bucks than me, or if they only shoot does or eat tag soup.
At what point in time did a meat hunter come up with the idea that a "trophy hunter" is miserable or unsatisfied when he does not shoot the biggest buck in the woods or the one he was after? And at what time was it decided that after a guy shoots a 160" that next years 130" is not just as much as a trophy?
Edit: After a good hot dinner I ahve become complacent, I will leave it at that