Another aspect to toss out is how often you get the chance or even SEE deer. Many of the "hold out for bigger" folks see MANY deer a year or a day. In some areas, simply having ONE deer in bow range per season is good.

You say you hunted alot and have had chances at two does. I would be looking to shoot the first legal deer you get the chance at. I haven't shot tons of deer, probably around 10 total, but I still take pretty much every legal shot chance I get. I won't shoot a little guy early in the year, but I might towards the end if the freezer is empty. If it has visible anterls, then the arrow is gonna be flying!

--Bob