I shot a bunch of does this year and didn't really notice any ticks. Shot my buck and WOW, then things were everywhere, I pulled 5 off me driving home, and a few more thru out the night until I was able to shower. That's an icky feeling. I think some were those keds, they look like ticks with wings?
BUddy of mine runs a lab for ducks and stuff and he said this year has been ridiculous for ticks.