No one hunter is the norm
Since we generally all compete with other hunters to harvest deer, I've never recognized any equality in choices among hunters.
The state allows us to hunt to harvest deer, not shoot just the biggest of the big bucks. Even on the best quality deer land, sometimes shooting deer without any antlers is required.
And for some, someone other has to do the tough jobs of shooting deer, not with the greatest of racks, to cover the necessary harvest.