RE: genetics, traits, in your area
The antler traits do change a lot depending on my hunting area. I mainly hunt 2 spots 80% of the time.
Area1: Riverbottom land. The bucks tend to lack in width. Mature bucks will average around 18-20 inches, and I haven't seen many wider than 22". There seems to be a dominant typical frame, being 5-6 points per side on a mature buck, and being tall and heavy. A mature buck will almost always have some kickers or stickers, with average mass.
Area2: Pasture/Agriculture land. The bucks tend to get wider. Mature bucks average 20-24 inches, but I've seen them up to 30"(literally). The bucks usually carry more mass, but not as many typical points, usually 4-5 per side, and not as tall.
Even though they are uncommon, I've seen droptines, double main beams, and freak nasty non-typicals in both areas. But there aren't many of them like that.