All we can do is look at the statistics that we have and they are as plain as day. Year in and year out (for whatever reason) as a whole the big buck states produce and the states like PA, NC, VA, etc...don't.
Later bud.....time to cook, will check back in tonight.
I do not think the state of PA (or I should say western half of PA) should be compared to NC, VAand such.
Like I posted earlier.. PA is #8 in P&Y entries as of 2004 (the latest update I could find).... Right between Minnesota and Texas.... I am willing to bet PA has climber higher since the 04 year as well..... Theyare putting out more entriesthan Kentucky, Montana, The Dakotas (combined), Nebraska, Michigan etc.
I for one don't believe it's from a lack of trying on the hunters parts, I believe those bigger (150 Plus) deer just aren't as abundant as they are in say Illinois as an example.Therefore it only stands to reason that their "criteria" for a "top end" or "trophy" deer will also beproportionatelydifferent than my states criteria.
I 100% agree on all parts of this quote.