What an interesting animal. I'd have a hard time shooting him, he just has too much character; more than a set of horns or freezer filler.
I had an odd encounter with a doe earlier this season; I literally had the string back at 8 yards and was ready to drop it but I didn't. She busted me and put on a show, then hung around to 'evac' the clueless yearling following her around (who never knew I was even there). Was just something about her behavior; she had guts and I admire that. If I were to encounter her again (and I think I did at long range once), I'd let her pass with a nod. To me at least, the world is a more interesting place with such spirits in it.