It seems that a misconception is being held here that QDM is aimed at producing bigger bucks. However, in reality a true QDMer knows and understandstands that deer management is aimed at restoring herds to their natural balance of 1 buck to 1 doe which in turn has a by-product of bigger bucks. I'm sure we all know that the deer herds of America were nearly wiped out during European westward expasion. Under traditional management (aimed at restroing these depleted numbers) "just shooting whatever the hell we want" was aimed at harvesting bucks of any age and not taking does; this will clearly leave an unblanaced and unhealthy deer herd.
This article said there is nothing wrong with just shooting deer, any deer. Forget the size, the weight, the age, sex, etc, just shoot a freaking deer and be happy. I don't always follow this motto, but it was refreshing to read this view. So, do you agree with this author about sometimes we just need to shoot a deer and be happy about it???
I guess I have to say I disagree because I pride myself on trying to be a land steward and conservationist rather than just a hunter. In doing so, I believe in restoring the natural order of things and not just shooting anything that walks by.