Through the last decade, I've gotten a healthy amount of deer that I'm satisfied with, so...
I've decided to let the little ones go (2 1/2 and younger).
Of course, unless he sports an above average rack for that age group, say 100+ inches.
I figure to get over the magical 100+ inches I am looking for, in this area (NH), he needs to be 3 1/2 or older?

In my efforts this year my scouting has been streamlined to go after bucks in the early season by checking with cameras and such for antlers.
If unsuccessful, then back to the normal routine for the rut, to find the Does and hope to catch the big boy when he's out "a-lookin"!

Patience and learning from younger bucks passing will hopefully be a good recipe, but I'll let you know??!!