RE: Existance of big bucks
I am fortunate enough to hunt a very large tract of private land. 120" class bucks are not uncommon and are getting to be considered "average" here. The nutrition and genetics are finally taking hold here. The true dandies are in the 150" and up caliber. They are a little scarce. We usually know of a couple every season.
Its a whole different game on public land, or small tracts of land surounded by public land. 120" or even 100" deer are scarce at best. Especially here in PA.