Shooters, hunters many of each go afield. Choices are made by individuals. Watched an Oregon hunter on Safari on the "sticks" had a beautiful male lion  in his sights at about 40 yards. Pushed the safety back on took his rifle off the "sticks" and told his professional guide "he is more beautiful alive" the African guide (PH) said it was the first time in his life he had a hunter not take such a shot. I agree with the hunter. Reminded me of my young son asking about a Dall ram we were above at a mineral lick, and he asked "what if I don't want to shoot". I told him that is his decision and will always be correct.
As a dumb young man in 62 I wondered if I had made the right decision to kill a Mountain Goat near the top of a very high SE mountain. We had 3 goats to pack down the mountain that had almost killed us climbing UP.