Spent the entire two weeks of "gun" season in 3A. Most days saw several deer, some days quite a few. Lack of hunting pressure seems to be the primary reason for fewer deer seen, especially after the first few days of the season.
Deer numbers in "my" area are about where they were in the early 90s. Easily over 20 deer per square mile, but it's a mix of agriculture and woods, which makes for pretty good deer habitat.
Several times this year saw over 20 deer feeding in the same field at dusk and in more than one location. While I only saw a few small bucks when hunting, some real beauts were killed close by.
If folks still put on a few drives like they once did in the area, hunters would see more deer.
If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.
