I hunt some border counties in north carolina and virginia. This last week has been slow here as well. I have seen 3 deer this past week. A small 8 point, a spike and a small doe or button head. It has been my experience that deer become harder and harder to see the farther in december you get. I usually hunt the evenings and try to find some food sources...normally the deer will stay close to them. You might also try to hunt some during the middle of the day. I hunted yesterday evening. Seemed to be a perfect evening and did not see a thing.You just have to get out and try this time of year.