ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Do all of that other stuff in FL......and then tell me the soil nutrient content isn't number 1 (for growing BIG mature bucks)
Honestly, though...."Mature" bucks ARE everywhere. Given. SOme states are doing it right....and they shine.
Jeff heat has a factor as well, which is why Florida deer are smaller also
Sorry you can have the greatest soil in the land, but if you shoot them before they can get old, well there you go