I think antler size restrictions could work and I do believe decreaseing the # of bucks taken will work. If your a bow hunter and see a 6 pt in range, if you have 3 tags, you might take it because it is a buck w/in range and you have 2 other tags to get your 'trophy'. If you only have 2 tags, you might pass on it becase you dont want to 'waste' a tag on a small deer.

I do like to take deer w/ large antlers but in the area i hunt, there are guys that shoot anything w/ horns. This makes big deer far and few between.

If the state is wanting more does harvested, (1) they could also increase the fee for the buck tag (double or more). How many people would pay the extra? (2) buck only days during the middle of the week, excludeing thanksgiving day. (3) first week of season does only, second week either and implement #2.

I also think the idea of button buck is just that - buck. Sorry, you just lost your buck tag dude. On the flip side, that may decrease the number of does taken on the idea of not wanting to screw up the sex identification. also an increase of wanton waste.

I dont think there is any clear way to increase the size of the animals. mischief will go on. but this may be the way to start.

hey, new thought here, what about buying deer tags that can be used all season, regardless of take method?