Get out there and kill some deer. Try some DMAP areas and slaughter some doe this year. Einstein said something like: " Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result." It sucks, but if the old stomping grounds has no deer, go where there are deer. Last year I went hunting with an old buddy that has hunted private land for over 20 years. I said " Lets try some public land" . It was the extended doe season in Pa. and we hit 2 places that day. It was unbelievable. He saw more deer in one day than the whole season on private land. I saw 4 buck (Not open) and 2 were legal. We saw 3 doe being drug out. I have that special place too where the memories are good, but if I see no sign I go somewhere else. I know it is tough to move. Most guys quit hunting first, I have seen that happen. This year try other places and don't worry about the Game Commission. The Game Commission contains many liars and incompetents, but there is nothing to be done about it. They are a separate entity and can not even be investigated by a government department. I gave up and go with the flow.