3.5yr is fair game to me. 2.5yr is off the table, besides they get sort of "gun shy" of daytime by 3.5 yrs old anyway. If I had the chance, I'd take him.
My biggest deer is only 134"(decent for NC). He would fit good with the company in my house! If I already had a wall full of 160"ers I'd let him walk.
BUT its your decision, if its a trophy to you take it.