I am sure they are around. I think I saw one one day while I was driving but it went by so fast I can't say for sure. I am not worried about walkikng around the woods, the fields or creeks and rivers. I ussually have a gun and I am sure that they will be gone long before you get near them. I don't know about you but if I see one and have a shot. I am taking it. if I miss well fine then if I don't....well I cross that one when I get to it.