Ron, things are always changing, as are we.
Now... an outsider looking at your statement might say.... hmmmm no shots, long time, hunting north.... shots hunting elsewhere..... ummm try not going north again next year, go back to elsewhere, and see if you get another shot next year. Then you will know the answer to at least one question !
Change happens, every minute of every day. But they often happen slowly and we don't notice until it makes a big enough difference. We all need to pay more attention, before something is taken away from right under our noses.
Good hunting
ChuckC