The herd has been reduced and in a big way. The doe population is a mere fraction of what it was because of the changes in doe hunting regulations,at least in my area. I use to bust does like a covey of quail when leaving the woods in the evening [ hadn't learned the new area yet ] or when going for walks with the family. Not any more. I see more bucks than does on any given day while hunting. I use to wish them to go away when in my stand. Now it's"how about that, a doe". No sir , I think the South EastRegion is just about right. Ken