I think you are beating this age thing to death. Are you looking for a meat deer or trophy buck ? Some deer have big horns young, good genetics . Some old bucks can be trophy two points their entire life. Find one that you like and pull the trigger. The next year you may need some jerky ? Tag a little good to eat two point and enjoy the meat. It's all up to you, its your tag you decide. But hopefully as you mature as a deer hunter. You will let the little bucks grow and just hunt for that trophy buck you have always wanted.Or if you need meat that year? I guess what I am saying is the trophy is in the eye of the beholder. It doesn't matter what the age of the deer. My daughter shot a 3 x 3 with my tag this year and she was thrilled ! Some shoot a trophy two point ! You have to start somewhere.