They might not be. let's say you have a 15:1 ratio. 15 does to 1 buck. Now lets just say that your stand placement isn't conducive to taking mature, smart bucks. So whats the odds now? 20:1? Higher?

Just b/c you have lots of does doesn't mean you necessarily have lots of bucks. What if that rutted buck traveled 4 miles into YOUR area during the rut but is only in YOUR hunting area 1 or 2x a season? How many days of the week can you hunt? 2? 5? 7? And whats YOUR odds now of seeing him or being there when HE is?

Have you tried a Trail Timer or Stealth Cam yet? maybe you should try one of these to see if you can see what's traveling at night or when your NOT there?