Sorry that you are having troubles. Especially for your son. I have seen a lot more deer down in Monroe Co. on properties around Lake Monroe. A few years ago we had a lot of coyote sightings, more than deer. Someone must have started taking care of that because the opposite is true now. I tried killing them but they are smarter than me Also saw a lot more deer in Jackson/Washington SF this year.
If you aren't already trying other spots, you and your son are welcome to come down south and try some of the areas I know have some deer. They are tough to hunt but they are definitely fun. It would be a blast in this snow. Glassing ridges, looking for bedded deer. Camping might be a bit cold this weekend
Also saw a lot more deer in Jackson/Washington SF this year.
