It is a shame to watch the demise of our deer herd. Back in the late 90's/early 2000's there were deer everywhere. I think the habitat has nothing to do with it, there is plenty of habitat to support a lot more animals than we have. The elk have declined substantially as well. The predators are just flat out out of control. I don't know what the next 20 years are going to bring, but at this rate there won't be anymore deer to hunt. I've lived here my whole life and to watch it happen first hand, year by year, breaks my heart. Truly a sad situation.