i am hunting a large private lease located about 4 miles north of the NY/ quebec border. i have my stand is hung on the edge of a swamp bordered by a large hardwood stand. there are about 20 fresh scrapes in a 100 yard radius of my stand that are being worked on a regular basis but have not seen a deer except for a small button buck. i have been in my stand 10 ( all day)days since nov. 1st. i am about to give up .