Will, I agree with much of what you are saying,practically all of it.The only thing that I don't agree with is everyone's liklihood to have the opportunity to see the types of bucks you are talking about.You are to be congratulated,killing 5 bucks over 130 is fantastic.I have hunted for a very long time and I hunt hard,I have never seen a 130 class buck in either 3c or 3a.Every once in a great while in these units a deep woods mountain hunter will kill a buck of that size or better,but it is extremely rare.Antler restrictions are now in place,we just completed are second season with them in place.I saw a lot more 2 1/2 year old bucks this year,I hope that translates in to more 3 1/2 year olds next year.I saw one buck this year that may have been 3 1/2.
I would like our management to be more unit specific,one size doesn't fit all,I am sure you work hard at your hunting,I feel confident that if those type of animals existed in any numbers in my units I would be having opportunities.It is getting to the point where I will likely travel more in search of better units that are within a reasonable driving distance.The unfortunate thing about that is convenience,being able to hunt close to home,or after work or before work,those things are not practical as hunting area's are farther away.
I have gained a great deal of knowledge through this discussion and I am not looking to impose my views on anyone,I do believe that I have a pretty good understanding as to what 3a and 3c are like.