I believe when you talk about public perception you are talking about those who believe sucess is about rack size, not age.
I agree with this, Dan.
I really dont think location really has much to do with it.
Wis....Put two equal hunters in two different states.....and tell them to hunt for 3 seasons. At the end of the three seasons.....they get to show their mounts and tell their stories....and the public will decide who has been more "successful"...or who has been the most "prolific" hunter".
Hunter "A" has hunted Ohio. Hunter "B" has hunted Florida. Now does location have anything to do with how you think the public is going to lean?
I think the key phrase is "perception" of success.
Exactly, Critr
