Maybe not the ratio, Mobo....but sound management practices shouldhave a ratio similar to that as an "ideal". The sheer numbers, however, DO have a huge impact on the size of the herd. The deer I hunt......their growth is stunted due to the sheer numbers. There's only so much food to go around. 6' and down .....winter time....the place I hunt is barren of browse.

Fewer deer...fewer mouths.....bigger deer ( with 'bigger' being relative). If we try to take care of one of the problems (herd numbers)....we'll undoubtedly help the ratio...which is why I cited it.