I think there are a lot who DO get everything out of their land that they can. I'm friends with a few of them.....and they frequent this forum. The difference in them and some of the guys killing big racked deer on a regular basis is.....
I think people are falling in love with the big racks (probably the most obvious statement I have ever made!). You cannot compare antlers in IL to antlers in FL. BUT, you can compare age, and with age in most cases comes quality headgear for that region. A 130" in IL is NOT the same as a 130" in IL. I know that I am preaching to the choir.