did I do right?

[Deer Tracks]

You never know who's going to get upset over a deer. Many a friendship has been destroyed over deer (sadly.) So better to err on the side of caution if your friend's expectations aren't clear.

[systemnt]

What you did is what gets you invited back.

End the thread here.

[Hookem84]

A wild turkey in the hand is worth a six pack of busch. You did the right thing.

lmao i've never heard this one

[pblaetz]

Just playing devil's advocate here, but if it really is your friend, wouldn't he be happy for you? You were invited, and as has been said, no deer is worth a friendship.

Id be ecstatic if a buddy got a hold of a brute like that on my watch and invite.

I'm with this^^^^I don't want to be friends with guys that get upset over what others kill. Unless he asked you to not shoot a specific deer (and I have no problem with that) an open invite on a low fence property, should mean shoot what ever you get a shot at if you want.

When I'm invited somewhere, I make it clear on what they do or do not what shot.

[woodsman]

Many hosts might never voice their disappointment, but they would still be disappointed. Don't kill a giant unless you're like brothers with every single lease member, could reflect poorly on your friend.

Only you can assess your bond with them, and their heart. Sounds like you made the right call

[jdogg76]

I had the same thing happen a few years ago, when I got back to camp my buddy said "well you should have shot him" dang it!!!

[gingib]

What were you allowed to shoot?

I invite several buddies to hunt on my place, and they know what they can shoot and what they can't

[BigRed323]

If you were given the chance to shoot whatever, you screwed up. Lol.

If I invite someone to hunt, they're either invited to either shoot does or whatever they want. I wouldn't get mad if someone came to our property and killed a monster. I DID invite them to hunt.

[Hamshire]

I can always find new friends. 200+ bucks are much harder to find.

[gingib]

I can always find new friends. 200+ bucks are much harder to find.

Not if you got a deep pocket book

[Hamshire]

Not if you got a deep pocket book

That is certainly an exception that does not apply to me.

[ArcheryAddict]

If you are having to ask this question, then you made the right choice. Don't second guess it. It may turn into a huge blessing for the kid of one of the family/lease members if they should be the one that takes it.

You never know.

[Coup de Grace]

No deer is worth a friendship. If you were unclear or hesitant you absolutely made the right decision.

[mpotts]

Very unselfish Act!! You are a real friend if you let him walk on purpose hats off to you

[zero-in]

I hunt a friend's place on occasion every year. Even though he tells me to shoot whatever I want while I realize that he is trying to keep some breeder bucks, I always shoot a doe instead. Its a small price to pay for being trusted on someone else's land and puts meat in the freezer as well!