Great post Wolfen! I wish I could have been on stand with you. I also have many hunts where I have had deer in close and decide to pass on. I agree 100% you'll learn more from a deer you don't shoot then the deer you shoot. IMO there is much more to deer hunting then just killing an animal. I strive to learn as much about my quarry and it's lifestyle and behaviors as possible.

I hope you are rewarded with the buck of you dream this fall. Shoot a doe and keep letting the little boys pass and the herd and their habitat will vastly improve.

Congrats on a great hunt you luck dog.