My family owns land in Cleveland, near Mora. Beautiful country but lately nearly devoid of deer. 20 years ago they were everywhere; along with elk and the ubiquitous antelope, especially west towards Ocate and Wagon Mound. But hardly any deer. Everyone in Mora County seems to be involved in poaching, from the UPS driver (my cousin) to the Elementary School Principal, who brought over a delicious elk roast on a recent visit. Maybe that has something to do with dwindling deer population, fully stocked freezers, and safer roads for all. If you hit a deer, make jerky.
