"or really not far at all in terms of recoverable losses."

We wouldnt have to RECOVER if it hadnt gone too far in the first place! Btw, recovery isnt an option. We are to be held low for quite some time. Might wanna have a look at some of the econuts estimations on full forest recovery time, including the biodiversity, shrub layer etc... Your kids will be older than you are before more deer are permitted again, minimums ive seen were in the 50 year range.

" Yes I voted that it has not gone too far, because too far would mean that there are no huntable pops of deer left, and we all know that there indeed are huntable pops."

So there have to be absolutely no huntable population before you consider things having gone "too far"?

Im speechless.