ORIGINAL: MC Bowhunter
I think it depends on what part of the state you are hunting. The northeast part is in really bad shape. I would say the ice storm last year took it's toll on the deer herd in that area. The check stations that I have talked to are down under 50% from last year. I probably haven't seen 25 deer all season.
Darrall
I second that, not only did the storm affect the herd but the woods are in such bad shape that some areas are just plain impossible to get to without spooking every animal in there. The good bucks we've seen have been in thesuper thick downedtimberand very difficult to put a good shot on.