bugsNbows

I guess you're right! I was just suffering from the "downer syndrome" after having such a crappy hunt. I assure you that my oldie days memories are accurate. The area I hunt is two contiguous farms that border on Erwin WMA plus our piece. I've hunted there since the early 60's when we bought the place. It's totally wild and not residential. It just seems as if the deer are there during bow season, then are gone (likely nocturnal) as soon as the guns start blazing. Just like they used to say that deer don't look up, I'm convinced that the deer in that area have (as the years have gone by) become smarter, more wary and lay low until nightfall.