I too notice a lull in the middle of October. I think this lull is not because deer are inactive, but I think this is the time of year acorns are dropping and instead of travelling between bedding areas and fields, the may just be staying in the woods and therefore we just dont see them and assume a lull. Stay in the woods and find a good acorn tree.

You cant shoot a big fella' sitting on your couch, so I am out there lull or not.