Originally Posted by Caliper

You forget that wild predators also get the young because they are smaller and slower. They'll also get those young, strong prey animals if they make a mistake. But human wildlife management is more complex than hunting trophies as you imply... Doe seasons help a lot with population control (you can generally count on each doe being pregnant regardless of how many bucks there are). Various other restrictions stop hunting the younger in the group. While hunters will show off a kill with a large rack, most I know are more concerned about putting meat in the freezer. Either way, it beats no predators unless you just want overpopulation.