I used to think the same thing, but back in the late 80's, I was reading this Outdoor life article where they referred to the average yearling in certain Indiana farm-belt area carried 7 points.

I don't care if he had spots or not, the average fawn won't have 7 points, but the average yearling could, especially when he is actually a year older.

Unfortunately in my area, the average yearling(1.5 years old), carries 3-4 points.

Jeff...U.P. of Michigan.