When i am hunting here in my home state ( NC ) i shoot all deer that get into my effective range , but last season i went on my first outta state hunt in Ohio ( public land ) and took a 147 inch 12 point at 37 yards. that deer dressed out at 240 lbs he had a
19 3/8 inch inside spread and is now listed in the POPE & YOUNG RECORD BOOK. all i can say about limit , it is what ever makes the hunter happy .

I my self try to wait for a good 8 pt. or better. But it really depends on how i fill at that moment. I mite settle for for a little less?

If its brown it DOWN.

In ohio 8 point or bigger in PA. and WV. any leagle buck

On public lands I try to estimate the age and take anything over 3.5 years of age (for a buck). Back home in Ohio I look for spread and mass and pass up any bucks that still have milk on their lips.

Hair or better.

Well I'm only on my forth year of hunting and I have shot 4 bucks, so I'm still not that picky. While huting I've only seen probably 10-12 bucks in my life so I shot a good amount of them At this point in my life I shoot any deer with antlers. After I get a dozen or so bucks under my belt I wil start to get picky.

5X5 up with good mass and over 30 inches wide.
Elkshed

Good mass and tine length... the spread is not that critical to me if these two factors are present. I prefer a mature buck over a youngster that has a nice rack. I try hard to let the ones with potential go... unless it's a good buck on the last day.

If it's inside 40 yards your mine. LOL