There are trophy hunters. Guys who will put out a lot of time and effort to seek out a big buck.
Good for them, if they do it right.
Thing is, a lot of guys can't, won't, just don't want to spend the time to kill a bragging buck.
Is that wrong?
Best buck I ever killed last year. I watched it walk by toward my 16 year old daughter. The does spooked, and it came running back. So I shot it. Big deal. Very disappointed. I still imagine seeing her right after she put him down.
Some of the best fun I have ever had hunting was in killing does with the flintlock.
And our reduced numbers have had a major effect on the hunting I loved. So, if you like killing a buck to brag, if antlers are your 1 thing. If you love that the bucks have gotten bigger (they have) good for you. I'm happy for you.
But, there is a long established culture of hunters who enjoyed hunting as a family or group. Actually helping each other, happy with any game they got and sharing the excitement of success.
Tell me that's wrong.
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
