I’ve had this deer on camera since early July, maybe 130-140”. A giant for me. I have a moderately good understanding of the are he’s bedding in but don’t yet know all of his runways. No real historical data.
It’s a hill area with slight thermals and swirling winds (go figure).
I made move on him opening morning (9/18 in SE PA). He came in from a trail about 10 yds from me while still dark. He was close enough I could hear him eating acorns. He didn’t jump out of the area but I must have shifted too loudly and he got cold feet. He slipped out and broke his routine from the 3 previous weeks. No wind at the time (maybe 5am).
I just now (9/28) got another trail picture of him but not in his normal relaxed state, just passed by the area quickly.
Here’s the question:
Do I make a move on him before he maybe migrates away during rut?
Or
Do I wait him out till November and hope he plows back in with less concern. (I won’t have many all day hunting opportunities).
Thanks for the input
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It’s a hill area with slight thermals and swirling winds (go figure).
I made move on him opening morning (9/18 in SE PA). He came in from a trail about 10 yds from me while still dark. He was close enough I could hear him eating acorns. He didn’t jump out of the area but I must have shifted too loudly and he got cold feet. He slipped out and broke his routine from the 3 previous weeks. No wind at the time (maybe 5am).
I just now (9/28) got another trail picture of him but not in his normal relaxed state, just passed by the area quickly.
Here’s the question:
Do I make a move on him before he maybe migrates away during rut?
Or
Do I wait him out till November and hope he plows back in with less concern. (I won’t have many all day hunting opportunities).
Thanks for the input
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