I hunt on paper company land that is also has gas pipe lines running across it.
We are allowed, by the paper company to place stands, usually box stands, on the pipelines. In sense we sit and wait for the deer to show up. It is legal for us to use corn and other attractants.
In the last several years I have had good hunting seasons, harvesting 5 of the 6 deer allowed, usually 3 does and 2 or 3 forked horn deer.
In the past is was not uncommon to sit and watch 10-20 does on a line feeding & no horned deer.
Currently, we are not seeing as many deer. I mean I have seen 6 deer all season, for us something is not right.
We have tried favored or scented corn, rice brand, different sryups, and anything we can think of to draw the deer to our areas, no luck to date.
I have covered in scent lock from head to toe, walked to stand well before daylight, followed the feeding tables, moon phases and ect to best of my ability.
Is there something else to look for? try? suggestions?
Thanks