Yes,I actually heard the same... I know a DEC police officer and he told me the exact same thing the other night. It's funny that you wrote that !! He's stated to me that it will help the herd, but the hunters willn't like it for a few years when they start to see bigger deer(rack). Now,I like the idea, butI like to see deer in the woods when i hunt. Is this going to help or hurt I have no idea... but it's worth a try !!