Filled a DMP opening morning with a nice big Doe , a buddy nailed a 5 pointer around the same time . Seems to be plenty of Doe's around but not seeing too many Bucks . Didn't hear a lot of shots fired ! Durham area .
Hate to say it but a gut pile ! I've never seen a gut pile from a deer last more than one day in the woods I hunt . I realize gut piles are not readily available and probably does not help with your question but its just an observation !
I filled one of my DMP's on opening day and will hopefully fill them all soon without regards to getting a buck ... never had horn soup but plenty of Tag soup !