Well, the DNR needed to thin the herd. They did that, and then some in some areas. Their approach was overly heavyhanded, and with spotty results.

Some regions still have an overabundance of deer, and others need the herd to re-build itself after the overharvest. It's the typical result from such a shotgun based strategy used.

It's hard to say the right thing was done, but at the same time it's hard to say that nothing had to be done as well.