I've seen in the past the explanation that hunting as a sport under the excuse of 'controlling the population of prey animals' is bullshit because in a short time the Department of Fish and Wildlife actually begins stocking and raising more deer for hunters to hunt.
I'm looking to form a good collection of sources that can be cited when someone brings up "hunting as a necessary evil" and associated arguments.
Short answer: no, overpopulation is bullshit.
Longer answer (less than 10 minutes): https://youtu.be/w34zMpRs4jA
Check her playlist on hunting for more myths debunking.