Never been a big fan of antler restrictions. I don't see any biological reason for them. if someone wants to wait for a bigger buck, so be it. I would love to get a nice wall hanger, but I am fine with a fork horn or other if I need meat for the freezer. I am glad it's not in (hope it doesn't come to) 7M. The better biological scenario is the spread restriction (however very very hard to field judge - I'd have a real hard time). At least with the spread restriction you are taking a good buck or a cull buck. My point being, with antler restriction you have to let a scraggly fork, spike/fork, etc. (ie poor genetics) but you can load the truck with the nicest baskets 8 points you want. With that scenario, you are taking the best genetics out of the herd. If they were left for a year or 2 you'd have some real whompers.