Where did all the deer go?

[Jamieb]

Nice weather and clear skies at night suck for hunting.
A area I hunt is red dotted this year so I figured I'd hike in, without any rigs running the roads I should see some deer, NOT. 4 miles uphill to be on a clear cut before first light and a lot of miles on my boots today and I didn't see a single deer. I had the whole area to myself and had a fun hunt but dam, no deer.
Hears a pic. of the first spot I glassed from this morning.

[bobcat]

My uncle and I hunted hard yesterday and today, got into some good areas with no other hunters, between the two of us we saw just two deer yesterday, and nothing today. One was a doe, the other unknown. Just a view of the tail going away with only 10 minutes of shooting light left in the day. We were in Thurston and Grays Harbor county. Hopefully things will improve with wetter weather.

[75johndeere]

we got skunked  to we did see alot of doe.  only one buck and he was on the wrong side of a no hunting fence but seeing around 50 does is a good sign will find them Friday night

[swanny]

I saw a TON of does and a TON of two points in Lincoln county. Heard quite a few shots Saturday morning, but didn't see any deer in trucks or hanging in camps...

As we started hiking up hill Saturday morning, a truck on the road below us fired off three shots at about 6:50 then just drove off up the road. Not really sure what that was all about.

I did see two nice looking 4 points in the back of a couple trucks on my way back to Seattle though.

[jollyskwala]

Same experience for me....Hunted in Huckleberry Unit. I was in my spot by 5:45 a.m..............waited and waited for 3 hours and did not see one deer. Then went and poked around in the thickets for awhile.....nothing. I also did not hear one shot or see one deer in any camp or in any trucks driving home. I have to agree that the numbers seem to be down but at least we have a few more weeks to get after them.

[MuleySniper]

We never even heard a shot fired in the Teanaway. My dad and I hiked a ways in the night before and bivy'd out. We sat from our advantage point in a hidden canyon way away from any trails. Never saw a single deer. When we hiked out, we managed to see a gazillion cars and hikers lined up everywhere, so the area had pressure, just not many deer I guess.
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[PA BEN]

The deer are still there, it's the full moon. Deer are moving all night. It will change soon

[rougheye]

The deer are still there, it's the full moon. Deer are moving all night. It will change soon

      There are still a few around but numbers are way down . not hearing of to many gettin shot around here .

[demontang]

I have seen more deer this year then last. I saw 2 shooters in the first hour of light on the opener and got mine, I took my friend out today and saw 5 does and 2 bucks but they where to far away to see how many points they had.
I have been hammering the coyotes in the area since the beginning of the year.

[Ghost1941]

I have seen more deer this year then last. I saw 2 shooters in the first hour of light on the opener and got mine, I took my friend out today and saw 5 does and 2 bucks but they where to far away to see how many points they had.
I have been hammering the coyotes in the area since the beginning of the year.

Nice... dang wish I could see some deer.  I'm getting a little depressed over this crap.  First year hunting out here and haven't seen a hair.  How far were they away that you couldn't even see the horns....?

[12Gauge]

Went to Vail, WA,  all I saw was a doe that was on Fort Lewis land on the way to vail and nothing after that.  Our group also mentioned that the shooting was really slow.  Going again Tuesday and Thursday at Capitol Forest.  60% chance of rain on Thursday.

[Broken Arrow]

Took my son on his first rifle ( first hunt ever). Got there opening evening and saw 1 3x3 and 12 does...all being pushed and heading for the next county. Next day saw about 30 does and put him on a real nice heavy and wide 3x4 (25 inch) with in 100 yards.  By the time I put the shooting sticks down, got him in position....the buck got out of his bed and was gone. ( not sure with my son's hyperventilating...he could of even took the shot...actually kind of funny to see a first timers buck fever)...we came home empty handed, but had a blast. Sorry I can't compare to last year, but i can tell you it was exactly like it was during bow and muzzy season.....JUST WAY MORE HUNTERS!

[nw_bowhunter]

Been a challenge this season. Weather has played a huge role in the animal’s hiding out. Just have fun and keep at") It could be worse like going to work...")

[demontang]

Nice... dang wish I could see some deer.  I'm getting a little depressed over this crap.  First year hunting out here and haven't seen a hair.  How far were they away that you couldn't even see the horns....?

I didn't have my spotting scope out to look at one of them in time to get a good look. I would say one was 1 1/2 miles away and the other 2miles. They where both in some very heavy cover and only offered a short look before disappearing in to the sage

[Ghost1941]

Oooh I take it you're in the east?  I'm hunting in this thick *censored*