RE: why did the deer stop using good trails?
Well, I disagree with what has been said, but only based on personal experience. It is not the same for every hunter. I hunt the exact same stand for the entire gun season and I see plenty of deer. I see big bucks, small bucks, a few does... but mostly bucks! Now, if I'd just stop MISSING them, I'd have some proof to back up my story! LOL
Seriously though, I only hunt on about 5 acres, 7 at the VERY most, and I don't think hunting the same stand makes any difference for me.
I know many would disagree, and they have every right to, afterall, maybe the deer on their property DO pattern them and move away! Who knows, there is no way to prove or disproveit, it's all speculation.
Congrats on the doe! I have yet to take a doe in 4 years of hunting now, only 3 bucks. I can't FIND any does! LOL