Hunting Wife
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I've seen a number of posts on here recently sort of touching on this issue, and it reminded me of this article I read a while back in Outdoor Life -
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/hunting/my-new-rule-deer-season-no-more-banking-bucks
So a semi-philosophical question...Given that the natural world tends to play out like that weird Spike TV show "1000 Ways to Die", and there are no guarantees that the youngish buck you are watching will even live to next season, where do you fall on the risk/reward scale? Would you rather miss out on him entirely (i.e. he dies this winter) than take him "too young", or would you rather take him younger than risk not having another opportunity?
Personally, it's no secret that I don't care too much about antlers. I've killed old bucks, and younger ones, and I've been equally elated with all of them. I like being open to any opportunities that might present themselves, and not hinging my entire season on one individual that may or may not still be alive. But I'm curious about the spectrum of philosophies out there, and perhaps the thought process that led you to your personal view?
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/hunting/my-new-rule-deer-season-no-more-banking-bucks
So a semi-philosophical question...Given that the natural world tends to play out like that weird Spike TV show "1000 Ways to Die", and there are no guarantees that the youngish buck you are watching will even live to next season, where do you fall on the risk/reward scale? Would you rather miss out on him entirely (i.e. he dies this winter) than take him "too young", or would you rather take him younger than risk not having another opportunity?
Personally, it's no secret that I don't care too much about antlers. I've killed old bucks, and younger ones, and I've been equally elated with all of them. I like being open to any opportunities that might present themselves, and not hinging my entire season on one individual that may or may not still be alive. But I'm curious about the spectrum of philosophies out there, and perhaps the thought process that led you to your personal view?