Originally Posted by
Bugle M In
Migration is the big thing to consider.
I hunted in the Kettle, years ago, in the Alpine.
Early season, they are there.
But they migrate out.
And same where i hunt now, it is a wintering area.
So, there might be the odd deer that hangs in there now, but i wouldnt expect to get many pics right now.
Come November, and "under normal winter conditions" (not the case for years now however), suddenly there are way more Doe and yes, bucks suddenly
showing up.
Now, due to winters being milder, or should i say way less snow fall, deer may hang higher up.
So, its about time of year, migration area vs winter range area, and the conditions of the weather, imo.
You are seeing Does, so they might be local, and come winter, if this is a wintering area, you will see more Doe come in, and thus bucks as well.
Or, this is an area where they will all go elsewhere, to a true wintering area.