This topic is one I feel VERY strongly about. I think people need to understand QDM versus Trophy management. While QDM might result in larger bucks, that is not the purpose. The purpose is to have a healthy deer herd. Is that a good enough reason why not to shoot immature bucks?

From www.qdma.com.

Antlerless Deer Management
In many areas, deer herds are at or above optimum densities and herd stabilization or reduction is needed. Both are accomplished through the harvest of female deer ‹ the reproductive segment of the herd. In fact, appropriate antlerless deer harvest often is the most important aspect of herd management. Traditionally, does were protected from harvest because of their reproductive role. Today, in many areas, an increased doe harvest improves the social structure and health of the herd without jeopardizing herd size or stability.

Many hunters are reluctant to harvest antlerless deer because they fear that buck fawns will also be harvested. While this is a valid concern, techniques are available to greatly minimize these mistakes. By paying close attention to body size and shape, head size and shape, and behavior, the harvest of button bucks can be minimized. Regardless, in the early stages of QDM it is more important to achieve the correct antlerless harvest for the area, even if a few button bucks are taken. A good starting point is to maintain an antlerless harvest with less than 10 percent button bucks, although a lower percentage is desirable.

Another concern is that harvesting does with fawns will result in the death of those fawns, especially buck fawns. However, research has shown that as long as fawns are at least 60 to 90 days old (weigh more than 40 pounds) their chances of survival are not negatively affected. Most states have established their antlerless deer seasons with this in mind. With buck fawns, most disperse from their birth area when they are between six and 24 months of age. Often, they will disperse several miles before finding a new home. This reinforces the need for hunters on small properties to encourage their neighbors also to protect buck fawns, as these may be your adult bucks of tomorrow.