We too are having a trouble seeing deer, my eyes are not that bad at 48! In the north zone (adirondacks) the winter and the HUGE numbers of coyotes and black bears have taken thier toll to the point the DEC has to step in and make some corrections or this winter may be the last for the herd up there. Down here in the south zone I feel the weather is our enemy here. By this time last year I had 2 hanging and saw at least 20 more. This year I have yet to even see a deer (except on the Palisades Pky) There is very little sign and shots are very few and far between. I have been out everyday so far and all day yesterday. I spent the whole day sneaking around in the rain and only heard 1 shot. Granted most of the guys (fair weather hunters) were on the lazyboy' s but there were a few cars in the area. What we need is a 5 day cold snap with 3" of snow and 2" fresh every night............................................D REAMS ARE MADE OF THIS STUFF. Keep at it sooner or later they will make the mistake and POW!