Hear In Northern NY they have never been as bad as this year .
Had 2 found on me so far this year and both ended up in the house .
Wasnt even hunting when I had the first one drop off my hair hit my ear and fall to the floor .
My brother has found at least a dozen on him already . He was bitten on ther chest by one and luckly it turned out neg .
Not sure if it was the wet late summer wheather or early dry spell ????
Yes the smaller size ones are what were finding .
Normaly fin 1 or 2 on a Northern deer , Seen a buck shot yesterday and it was loaded with them ....