QDM to me is ignoring what the QDM adherants say and letting the folks I pay with my taxes manage the game , the concept of QDM usually works at cross purpose to what the DNR is trying to do anyway . My state is overrun with deer in many areas because of ignorant but well meaning people trying to "grow" or manipulate the local herd making the DNR's job that much harder . If you really want a booner buck then hunt harder and smarter and go more than 50 yards from your truck .