i have hunted up north for 36 years, i see the same amount of deer when i go out as ever. there are plenty of them around. the guys who depend on bait piles will have to be more patient, you wont get the 5:30 rush to the bait. changing how you hunt will payoff. and you will find you dont need bait.and may enjoy it. no i dont work for the dnr. i work hard to find the best spot on public land.