I think some one said it in a earlier post, when they said the ones complaining were jealous. I just wish I had the opportunity to shoot a deer much less a great buck out my back yard. It would be a lot better than seeing all these housing developments coming up. If I am every given the opportunity to shoot a deer out of my backyard then you can bet your bottom dollar that I will throw some lead at his behind. BHG, I think you were right sounds like your friend had buck fever. I don't think there is any hunter out there that hasn't had it, if not then you mine as well find a new sport. Doesn't matter how many good bucks you see I don't think you can ever keep from getting some type of buck fever.