I'm no expert, and I think deer are different in different areas of the country.....I know for a fact that deer do different things in this state depending on location, pressure and so forth......but here in SW VA....I've seen does "gang up" in December.....I normally don't see deer as often, but when I do(in December and January) I see 8, 9, 10 or more at a time.....then I think they'll split off as they begin birthing.....that would be my take on it...

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