I just read an article on the topic and it stated that research has indicated a large part of the genetics of the deer are passed down through the does. So even if she is bred by an "inferior" buck, it doesn't mean the offspring will be "inferior". It also had some info on the fact that just because a 2 1/2 year old deer has a small rack doesn't mean he can't grow into a monster. I believe the article was in this month's Bowhunter magazine.