Well, I cannot see the reports, but I get your point. The thing is there are certain zones that can benefit from QDM. Particularly in SW VT where the buck to do ratio is way out of wack, and very few bucks are taken above 4pts. Now I understand the want for sheer numbers of deer. I love seeing as many deer possible too. But the long term benefits of QDM in specific areas of the state will only make the hunting better. The 55% yearlings could be nice 6 or 8 pointers in the following 2 years, and the venison lovers can still harvest does to fill the freezer.

That being said, I would still agree with you that the QDM is not so valid for other areas of the state with low density and low hunter pressure. Areas of the Kingdom especially.

The good thing for Vermonters is that the F & G is giving out the survey allowing resident only participation. VT folks will have there say on future managment and leave the flatlanders like me out of the discussion!! It just seems alot of folks are waiting for the return of VT' s deer heyday' s of the 50' s and 60' s. But in reality, the current habitat just cannot handle that anymore.