I see QDM a bit differently. QDM is not always about point restrictions and bigger racks, its about a healthy deer herd. Unfortunately one has become synonomous with the other one.

I rather take the approach of the F&G biologist are there to look after the herd. If they say we can't shoot does, or we have to shoot more does, or whatever, great, lets do it. I have no issue hunting here in NH and shooting the first legal deer that comes by, be it a small doe, big doe, spike or big buck. I also have no issue with my trip to PA where I have to pass on bucks until the get to 3 pts/side.

This attitude is somewhat naive because politics enters into it. However, I will side with the biologist recommendation. I hunt because I enjoy it and because my family likes the meat. Any LEGAL deer that walks by is fair game. If I am in the mood to pass because its a button or a doe or a small buck or whatever, that's my decision an nobody else should have any say over that.

--Bob