I have hunted in many areas that have antler restrictions. We have ALOT of public land and there are areas geared towards meat harvesting and trophy hunting. One of which I used this year because of lack of time. The areas that have antler restrictions produce 200 class bucks. I like to draw in these areas but will usually not hold out for the big big boys. I will however take nice bucks every time I draw on these hunts.150-180 class bucks are the average for these areas. We do have a hunt with no antler restictions that is bowhunting only for the late season and is set up on a winter migration route and during the rut. It is not uncommon to see 200-300 deer in a day. 20- 30 will be bucks and 4-5 will be way up in p&y. I start bowhunting the 15th of August for antelope and can hunt big game all the way until the end of the year for hoofed creatures and can shoot cats until march. In april bear opens until June, we have a break from June until the 30th of august and the cycle starts all over. A guy has to learn to pace himself out here. No you can see why I will never leave again. Although I am going out of state to hunt with Stealthman this year. I haven't chased white-tails in a while.