That is too low. I would fight any effort to reduce the herd below it's preferred carrying capacity. That isn't the maximum, but what is probably best known as cutural carrying capacity. In the big woods areas that is around 21 deer per square forested mile.

I hope to learn about the agricultural areas this summer with a Deer Tour 2003 in that type of area. If the browse is doing well in this type of area after a normal winter, then is the farmer being excessively hurt? But you would have to have 0 DPSM to stop all farm and auto losses. Right now, I believe the herd should be regulated based on the condition of the habitat only. But I will be all ears.

Yes, hunting organizations must stand up to game departments when they are protecting other than Mother Nature.