It is but I like the concept because too many people just want to shoot bucks and don't shoot the does. This way it forces hunters to help control the doe population. The nice thing in WI is that you can prequalify for your buck if you shoot a doe the year before(whether bow or gun). Last year I had both my Earn a Buck tags so I helped some of my family members get theirs(during gun season) so that is why I don't have my buck tags for this year already.