To answer the comments from BT and T,there are thick clearcuts in the area with some pretty good browse.In this area oaks and maples seem to dominate the clearcuts.
We cracked some acorns which seemed to be OK without worms.
I know alot of discussion centers around the NC and habitat so I thought I'd throw an area in the SC in the mix.There may be a few coyotes but not close to the numbers in the NC.
Perry county has some good deer numbers on posted private parcels and being it's topo winters aren't as much a factor as the NC.I'm thinking the public lands might have to be managed differently in the future then private lands.This would be ashamed for public land hunters but it might be the only answer.
Any thoughts?