I agree, if the DEC truly wants to increase the herd they need to be much more proactive in their habitat management plan. The area where I hunt in theCatskills, I have yet to see the DEC or anyone from the state selectively timberthe several thousand acres thathave reverted to mature, unproductive forest. I believe it is one of themany contributing factorsthat has lead tosuch adramatic decline in deer numbers in this area.Limited browse and cover, ensures that deer numbers will not able to rebound even if DMP's are eliminated.