Guys (and ladies):

I think some "might" be missing the point. While I agree (wholeheartedly) that they're not behind every tree.....are there really 10 (so far) people who believe that they don't EXIST in their hunting areas?

Rob/PA shared a story with me while we were discussing this, recently. While he ws in KS.....there was a deer that had recently been hit by an automobile that went 200". THAt deer was seen by a hunter that needed the deer to take one more step ......to be able to take him. He didn't....and he walked. The thing is......the people there talk constantly about deer......and the aforementioned hunter was the ONLY person to lay eyes on this deer (before the driver of the automobile did).

It's "MY" opinion.......but "I" think they're in ALL our woods. The fact that they're seldom seen......only means they're good at what they do.....which is ELUDE US.

I just happen to believe they're there. I've got trail cam photos of mature deer that I've NEVER laid eyes on.

We've also got to think about "travelers". Just because a mature deer doesn't reside in your area......that has little to do with whether or not he uses your haunts as a breeding ground.

I might ruffle a few feathers......but I'm of the opinion these deer are there.....or they're there on a limited, temporary basis. The 2.5 yr olds and younger deer (I don't THINK) aren't doing ALL of the breeding. I don't think the older guys would stand for it.

But.....that's just MY opinion.

Thanks for playing!