All very excellent answers! This thread is a good read.

I feel the same as each of you. I take no enjoyment out of killing yet I have a deep love and respect for deer.

I'd like to take this question a step further...

My 4 year old daughter loves deer meat and enjoys watching hunting shows with me. However, I feel ashamed every time she asks me about killing an animal. "Did you kill it and make it bleed Daddy?" - said in her saddest voice. It hurts all the way to my soul when she asks that question.
Does anyone else feel shame about killing the animal or do I just need a higher dose on my prescription?