I believe the main thing is more people in the woods("notice I said people,Not hunters"

.fifteen years ago I would hunt all season and see maybe 2 or 3 other hunters,now I see that many in a mornings hunt.
I know everyone has to learn hpw to hunt,but they should get with someone to learn from.not just go out and try to run one down,I mean that letteraly,last year my wife and myslef were working a bird,he was in sight 50 to 60 yrds.this guy came running in from the side and shot while on the run.needless to say the bird left.
with people like that the birds are a little more cautious.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.