Guys, this is a great discussion....

1. Yes, the food sources change, but I do a fairly good job of adapting to that. Not perfect mind you, but pretty good.
2. Coyotes are a possibility, but wouldn't they be taking out does as well?
3. It is ENTIRELY possible that someone else is spooking them while I'm not there. I try to think out of the box and do what the "normal" hunter doesn't do....but I'm not always right.
4. I pay close attention to the wind, and feel like I do a good job of controlling my scent. I use Dead Down Wind....I spray myself and EVERY layer of clothing I put on.....after I shower and wash my clothes. I also use the breath spray....

I've used doe in heat quite alot in the past with ZERO success....but I'll be trying it again this year.

You know......you just may be right....maybe there just aren't many bucks around....Hell, I don't know....but I'm gonna keep pluggin....One of these times I'm gonna be there.....and he's in BIG trouble.