Well, I can't add much since all's I kills is does with my bow. You guys are killing me! A lot of good tips and common sense stuff has been said. Ye must remember a trophy is in the eyes of its beholder!!! A big fat mature doe can still get my heart a thumpin when I know I am gonna loose an arrow on her. One of these days I am gonna shoot me a buck with my bow. Have fun. I think a lot of shootin a big buck is hunting where they are. Here in the south arkansas, we have a bunch of does and little horns. If I hunted in an area that had big uns I woulnd' t shoot the does. Have fun and remember take your family with you to enjoy!