I think you have a tremendous opportunity on your property to produce some incredible whitetail with your management concept! I would strongly encourage you to go for it.... the only way to tag the older bucks you want is by passing the younger bucks up..... it's that simple. You can't shoot a 5 1/2 if you put your tag on a 3 1/2. I don't have the luxury of unhunted neighboring properties but even so I don't shoot 3 1/2 year olds. I want the 4 1/2+ that score 150+. You certainly hunt an area that produce both the age and the scores..... go for it and best of luck to ya!

It’s all about your comfort level. If you have a legitimate chance at hunting 4.5+ bucks, then go for it. Not everywhere can that be done. I really think most people on here would have a much easier time holding out on a big/old buck if they felt they had a realistic chance at one.