Sylvan you do make a valid point about trophy management. That is what is nice about these forums it lets you hear many different sides of an issue. My point wasn't that all the dominant bucks would be harvested. Unless you are hunting behind a high fence, a majority of the dominant bucks will probably survive. They got to be old by being cautious. I believe natures plan is to allow most of the breeding to be done by mature animals with good genes. The doe will stand for the largest and most impressive buck that is pursuing her. I think having a healthy buck doe ratio is important as a starting point. Around here, you might see 20 doe before you see a buck and then it will probably be a spike or fork horn. What ever solution they come up with this needs to be fixed.