I have a spot that is the same way where I hunt. Most years I will take one or two deer off it with very little scouting or effort. This year, I never saw a deer on the property. I did see two black bear and a timber wolf among other creatures. I am guessing the wolves moved the deer off and after the wolves move on for better hunting grounds the deer will come back.

Next year watch that area. Floods generally bring in good grass growth that the deer really like, so you might be in a dry spell now but it could get a lot better..... Good luck to you.