Lack of deer was a mere 10% according to the study.
Reread your link. The questions were in 2003 hunting season. Consider the fact those surveyed had just hunted through the late 90's, + 2000, 2001, and 2002...
The highest harvests ever + 200k+ buck harvests. Also some of the highestherd sizesever.
Thank Hr. Its currently a significant, if not #1 factor why our ranks continue to drop like flies.