i had the same problem..the people in my family that i hunted with werent exactly what u called conservationists they had the idea u take what comes in front of you...which i believe is not the right way to hunt..then one year i sat down and talked to my family into only shooting big bucks and not the lil ones...i finally got them talked into it and now we have a great heard with great genetics!!! try talkin to the people that you hunt with..it might make a difference.