Another thing to remember is that in the summer, bucks tend torun together in bachelor groups. In the early fall, the bachelor groups break up. The bucks tend to disperse and find their own areas. That might be one reason why you see so many bucks in the summer but fewer during hunting season.

10 acres of woods is enough to hold alot of bucks during the summer time when they're all "friends". But once the pre-rut starts, and they become territorial and start fighting, 10 acres isn't enough to hold alot of bucks. They're probably just driving each other away.

I agree with the others - find the does!