A mature deer shouldn't be considerded 'less' just because it has a less then perfect rack. Just because a 4.5 year old deer doesn't score real high doesn't make it more dumb than one that does. It's all about trying to have more big racks running around, regardless of age.I've found that a lot of these high horse trophy hunters aren't in it for the chase of old smart deer, having a lot of bone on it's head is what makes it magestic.

I'd be more proud of shooting a 5.5 yr olddeer with ascrewed uprack than a 2.5 yr. that barely makes P&Y.