I won't shoot one these days. Came to full draw on what I thought was a doe on opening day last season. Deer stopped at 10 yards and I noticed the little buttons. Dang it I was pumped to get a good clean shot on opening day, but had to let down.

I have never done it, and if I ever do do it, it will be by accident.

For the most part I avoid it. A couple times way back with a gun I've shot them accidently cause I didn't REALLY check, just gave a half hearted glance. I did knowingly shoot one because I wasn't in my normal spot & the landowner really wanted the deer killed, & cause I don;t hunt there too often I hadn't killed any in a while so I drilled it.

need to be able to tell the difference. Can be hard when no other deer are around....but there are clues to look for...

goto QDMA they have a poster they sell showing the differences...

if you want to manage your deer herd, you need to be able to tell the difference.

mature does look big IMO, and a mature buck, you know. So just don't shoot small deer.

but there are many other clues to identify....head shape.....body shape....etc..etc...

I try and avoid it. The only time i have messed up was on a spike that i mistook for a Doe. It was low light and had its ears standing up. I was bummed when i walked up on it and seen three inch spikes.

I've accidently killed a few throughout the years with a gun, but never with a bow. If they are within 25 yards, you should be able to tell no problem if it's a doe or bb. The answer to your question, yes, I try my best toavoid shooting button bucks.

i wouldnt intentionally. I dont see any reason to. If you want some meat, shoot a doe. Let the button bucks grow up and then shoot them. I could see it if you had way too many deer or something like that but that would be the only reason for me.

rick