ORIGINAL: dandbuck

I don't know about where you are, but all the baiting up north near us makes them more nocturnal. i have seen more deer in the last 5 years than the 5 years before that, but I have also changed my tactics. I see many deer in the middle of the day rather than early am. I stil see deer just before dark, but not always. Best times for me have been 12-3PM the past few years. Maybe the deer in your area are doing the same. Good Luck.