2dogs..you are right on...its about harvesting MATURE bucks...the big antlers that they sometime get is just a BONUS!

I just like watching deer and only harvesting big bodied 4 year old or better deer...just to see what potential they make.

The year before last I went after a 6-7 year old 200 plus pound OLD mature buck...his rack wasnt the best but he had an 18 1/2 inside spread...even though he only scored around 115. But I shot OVER the back of a 130 inch 3 1/2 year old to kill him....

Its all about the age...and pitting yourself against those old smart bucks...what a challenge....and what a thrill when you get them!
VERY REWARDING to say the least!