Everybody on theis board will say they wont shoot at a deer off-season. Ask this question at the PoachersBBS.com if you want to hear other opinions. Its like i use to try to tell people who dont like to hunt; its not about the killing. Its the whole picture from scouting till dinner. Shooting off-season is no good for nothing. If you cant buy the meat in your local supermarket i would be more than willing to share.