BowNC, I have also been told its mother nature thining out the inbreeds.
But you can be told anything when you don't know.
But I do remember in the 70's something wiping out a lot of deer in Randolph County, NC. It took about 2-3 years before we noticed a come back. Then, I thought they called it Black Tongue, which I could be mistaken, you know, a senior citizen moment. I just hope it does not take out alot this time.
Thanks for the info,
FirstBow