I know there's deer there. I've killed plenty in both places. I'm doing all the right things as far as scent control, playing the wind, and stand approach. I'm not over-calling or anything like that either. In one of the properties the problem is just too many hunters (although they claim to be seeing deer).

It'll happen. I think it's a combination of the weather, hunting pressure, and just bad luck. Last year my work schedule allowed me to hunt mostly in the mornings during the week. This year I can only do evenings and weekends. That's why I'm seeing so many more hunters.

We have a three month bow season so there's plenty of time left. And the best is yet to come. I just need all the patience I can muster right now.