I hunted Monroe last year. Saw lots of deer all summer long. OPening of the Archery hunt, I did not see a buck until 2 days in (small 3 point). I hear of people killing nice deer, but they are nice deer because they are smart and usually the people that kill them are there scouting all summer and fall.
What area are you looking to hunt? The southern region in about 1/3 of the state. Well, it seems that way.