I'm not sure how to answer. Most of my stands are set up in thick, nasty, brushy setups where I have found beds/sheds etc. Signs of a mature deer. When I'm hunting those spots, I'm not actually hunting one specific animal or size animal. I justlike to be set up in a position to take a good buck. Mature or not mature....who's to say. Lots of people would argue that a 3 1/2 isn't mature, but most would agree that the average midwest 3 1/2yo buckisbig.By big, I mean usually will field dress 165lbs + and have a good rack. Mature...probably not. Big enough for me? Every day of the week.[&:]