Lotsa Orange this year. Seems to be a lot of idiots about too. Guys shouting back at each other, non-hunters pushing strollers down logging trails with mutts in-tow (NO Orange or anything bright on).

I think the deer get spooky from shotty season and that spook endures until next year. Best chance is for shotty A season here.

BTW, I hunt Cockaponsett area, so does my partner. Some guys bagged a smallish 9 pointer and a doe there already so Muzzleloader doesn't look too good for us but we'll see.

Rut has been on for weeks now too, getting ready for the smaller rut after Thanksgiving now so, there is hope for that.
Good luck if you believe in that.