I extremely agree with all others....that your explanation of QDM is second to none. I've read many, many articles of the subject and have learned less than what I've just read. Great response!!

One more thing that I'd like to add, please correct me if I'm wrong, that I don't think you posted or maybe I missed it......Is that by having a ratio that is at or near 1:1, along with the rut being a bit earlier and more intense....the bigger, "more dominant" bucks will be doing the majority of the breeding. Thus, passing on probably the best genes out in the woods. Less doe means that the insubordinate(sp?) bucks will have less of a chance to breed doe. Adding to the point of having or creating a better/stronger deer herd.

I hope that I explained that well enough.