I live not far from where you grew up Lanse, and I know what you mean about deer populations. When I started in the mid 80's, seeing deer while bowhunting was a real rare event. Now if I go 2 hunts in a row w/o seeing a deer, I'm second guessing everything. There are areas around me that need alot of deer killed, usually places that are posted or leased.You'll never hear me complain if I get a few chances a year to take a deer, buck or doe. Some guys I hunt with squawk if they don't see 10 a day.[&:]