I haven't shot a mature deer on my home farm since 03 simply trying to hunt one specific deer we've first saw in 04. In 06 we sighted him three times, once a mere 40 yards out my back door. He is a perfect 12. Last year, he would easily score 170. Being a 12 definitely make a difference. Over the years, he grown some great mass and I suspect he's pushing 7 yrs old this year. So, I don't know if he'll be on the downslide. My patience is running out, but I've devoted a lot of hours trying to just get a glimpse of him while on the stand. No other hunter has taken him legally, so I'm still hoping. He definitely haunts me. Luckily my Kansas trip has been a little more productive while I wait him out.
kel