My son and I, "The Deer Destroyer", the one who started this thread Started to practice QDM on the private properties we hunt. We do not own these properties and yes, other hunters hunt on them. Some practice QDM and others don't. There are also other hunters on adjoining properties that I know for sure that shoot any deer they see. If that turns their crank that is fine. But, like my son said, just since we have started passing on the smaller bucks we have seen a vast improvement on the numbers of larger bucks. So, it sure seems like it works for us as I'm sure it does others as well. As far as needing meat, I'm sure there are enough does in most of your areas that you shouldn't even have to worry about shooting bucks. We do not even buy beef in my house. I have not purchased any beef in over 8 years. Kill those does. By no means was my son cutting down anyone's hunting style. He was simply saying if you want to shoot larger bucks but rarely ever see any bigger bucks and you shoot the smaller ones maybe this is the reason you aren't seeing the larger ones with more frequency. Good luck to you all this year!!!!!