Alabama has many big deer (Whitetail), just not as big as some. 180 - 200 lbs is not unusual.
We just have mule deer and elk here in Colorado. I can’t remember if we have any whitetail deer.
I shot a 6x6 mule deer in 1984 in eastern Washington. Hanging weight, fully dressed out (no hide, head, lower legs and hooves) was 265lbs. Made the other deer in locker look like goats. On the hook, his front shoulders were barely off the floor.
The locker owner called the game warden even though I had the head, hide, and legs in the truck.