I’m in the same situation. Feeding on a regular basis year round and cameras work for me. They disappear when the acorns on the next door property start falling. Keep feeding and they’ll be back. I also let the doe’s walk until later in the year. Food brings the doe’s in and the doe’s will bring...
I don’t know you at all but you’re doing a great job at being an incredible dad! That $500 is going to be remembered for generations from your son to his and beyond. Good job man, you should be proud of yourself.
Great job young man, and great job dad. You can’t make them go, but keeping that door open and being ready for the opportunity is something you should be proud of. Keep it up, they grow up fast.