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Doug,
I thought about you when I read this. I've heard of very localized outbreaks, which (from word of mouth) were occasionally severe (e.g. "100 dead deer found on a particular farm, etc"), but doesn't seem to be a threat overall for the region. Now that we've had some cold weather, shouldn't really hear about it again this year.
I've been out 10 times in Jefferson County and have seen the regular numbers of deer (A lot
). Back home in Hardy County (Moorefield), things seemed bleaker up in the mountains because of very little mast (including grapes which are a mainstay there). I've heard good "spotty reports" though.Either way, the agricultural areas and river bottoms should hold more deer than usual, imho.
Good luck
hb