Jimmy,

I know exactly what you're up against. I hunt similar areas in NH & VT. It's truedeer love acorns up here, but I've been in the woods a lot this year and they're running right by the acorns to paw under the beech trees. Where I hunt, there were acorns everywhere this year, go figure. All things being equal, I usually like to hunt the edges of the swamps and thickets, or the edge of soft woods and hard woods. I find that on a typical day, the deer are low in the mornings and make their way up the ridges to bed down and look back on their trails. I like to get up on the ridges early andease my way down. Look for natural funnels. One of my favorites is an opening or crossing spot in a stone wall.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of variables. Weather, hunting pressure & wind are always in play.

I guess thatis why it's fun for me.

Good luck!