I agree that every deer is a trophy, especially to those who are new to our sport. I can't argue with the saying that a trophy is in the eye of the beholder, but let's be honest. All things being equal, if anyone shot a 14 point bruiser, that dresses at 250+ pounds that would certainly be a trophy in anyone's eyes. But, you cannot expect someone shooting a deer like this in East Texas as an example, because they are almost non-existant. I also believe that the longer you hunt, the more selective you become. Hunters seem to go thru phases starting with the beginner who will almost certainly shoot any legal size deer, and ending with the most experienced hunter (in years) that has become almost a trophy hunter. Most of the guys that I hunt with, seem to be a little more picky than when they were younger. They have more of a tendency to let the smaller ones walk and look for something older and larger. This is in a state (NH)that can make for a venison-less year if you continue to do this. My trophy is a buck, than dresses at 200+ pounds. Antler size has almost nothing to do with it. That's my ultimate whitetail trophy...I haven't got him yet, but if I do, I promise, you all will know!.....Good hunting to all.....Jimmy S