I hunt pretty much the entire gun season. 7 days a week. I had no problem seeing deer. Only difference this year for me was seeing the larger bucks. I usually see at least 3 130 class bucks, except for this year. I did not see a one. Saw plenty of 1 and 2 year old,s, but nothing beyond that. As far as seeing the ladies, , no difference for me than any other year. Saw enough of them. What I do notice is the significant decline of hunters. They are just not out there past Thanksgiving.