RE: Starting a management plan
Kevin is right - Start Small.
While it is noble to want to do better - Set some realistic goals for the property. First - set up a Comprehensive data collection for your property. Maybe its # deer/bucks seen per hour on stand, or weight of harvested deer. Set a couple goals - and keep good records - you will find that your hunters will be happy to record their observations. - You may even discover something new about your property. Once people are more involved - it becomes MUCH easier to change preconceived notions regarding deer hunting and management. It will take several years - in the meantime - enjoy hunting with your freinds and family - and coax it along - you never know - the State might institute Antler Restrictions or something (not too far fetched) - and you'll be ready, as a group to deal with it.
FH