Wow.I don't even know what to say to that.

Hunting is always going to be a double-edged sword. We all want to see more and bigger deer, but at the same time we as hunters are a tool that is used to manage the deer herd and keep it to an acceptable level. This is not only to ensure the health of the overall herd, but to reduce the impact on the environment, reduce crop damage in agricultural areas, minimize car/deer collisions, etc. In most areas of the country the buck/doe ratio is not what it should be and deer are simply overpopulated, hence the need to kill more does than bucks. By doing so you're not only improving the health of the herd as a whole, but you're improving your hunting quality as well. A more balanced herd makes for a more intense rut and more buck sightings. You might not see the huge groups of 10-15 does that you once did, but overall you should see more bucks.

There are very few, if any, areas of the country with whitetail populations that are hurting. Not seeing the ridiculous amount of sign you once did means that hunters are doing their job at controlling the population, and this is achieved through earn-a-buck type regulations, than so be it.

Remember, we're not hunting to increase the population of deer, we're hunting to maintain or decrease it.