RE: Difference in a year......
I believe I averaged seeing 1 deer every 2-3 sits last year. I had around 30 hunts last year. I only saw 3 bucks, and around 15 doe.
This year I have hunted 12-14 times and have seen 5 does and 8 bucks. I saw three this morning when I only saw 3 all of last year. Only one shooter so far, but no shot.