Deer Hunting Ethics question

[SGib]

I'd say shooting young basket rack bucks is more unethical. If you can make the shot don't waste any meat. IMO no excuse for bad shot out of box blind when you can put a shelf and beanbag to rest on.

[jchief]

Originally Posted by SGib

I'd say shooting young basket rack bucks is more unethical. If you can make the shot don't waste any meat. IMO no excuse for bad shot out of box blind when you can put a shelf and beanbag to rest on.

Totally disagree with the basket rack statement. If I am hunting and I want to venison, I am shooting whatever walks out and it is not unethical.

This is why deer leases are getting so dang expensive. Most people want to grow and shoot monster bucks, but not everyone. It is a personal choice and you should be able to shoot what you want without everyone else judging you.

I have let deer walk in the past and will in the future, but I already had meat in the freezer for the year, but if it is legal, shoot it if you want it.