Well, I should start by saying that the STAFF for the Shades SP is amazing. They check'd folks in like clockwork, were kind and helpful, and always go beyond the call of duty.

UNFORTUNATELY, the dang deer at shades is/are a different story. They decided to no-show.

At 2pm, when I called it quits- I asked how many deer had been check'd in at that point. JUST 2 deer- for the entire park for today. I think I heard 9-shots total in contrast to the 50+ shots last year/this same week.

I am worried about deer density on these hunts- or at least for the Shades and Turkey Run. Seems that it is not the same as it has been in other years.

My buddies went to Versailles this year, for the third year in a row- and have done average. Therefore, I think one should not assume it is a statewide density or SP issue-- but rather the parks in the greater Shades/Turkey area..

ANYONE else have thoughts as to what might be the case with these?