It seems like there is an inverse relationship among quality of resource management and resource value. It's not only deer, but fish as well. Walleye drives the economy in parts of the state, yet walleye fishing at best goes in terrible swings in MN. Leech lake was allowed to collapse because a useless bird was allowed to breed and feed without a natural predator check on their population. Red lake was destroyed because of over harvest for sake of food and tradition. Now Mille Lacs is suffering the same fate and is still on the downward slope.