I have a question for those who pratice QDM (quality deer management)

This is not meant to start a flame war however I understand the possibility is there, so lets try to keep our replies on subject.

Do you do this for the quality of the herd or the size of the antlers on the bucks? I ask this because I always thought QDM was for the herd and not one gender.

If you want to pratice quality Antler Management (QAM I'll call it) that's fine I have no problem with it, but call it for what it is.I am seeing more and more posts about passing on smallerbucks and this being construed as QDM.

Am I wrong, but if your deer herd is healthy (doe to buck ratio and overall numbers)with all 2 1/2 year old, small rackedbucks and maybe a P&Y buck or two tossed in, there is no need for QDM right?

I am all in favor of QDM as it effects the herd, and my understanding of that is to keep thebuck to doe ratios at the proper level and overall numbers as well.

So is QDM about the herd or the rack?