Dive back in there or wait a while?

[woody-san]

I went into an area blind this morning due to finding big, fresh tracks on its fringes. Based on the wind, I picked out a spot, via aerial photos, that looked like a good position to ambush that big buck. I theorized he probably had a scrape line atop this skinny ridge so I set up as to be able to shoot to the ridge. I sat all morning with plans of sitting until noon. At 11:15 I decided my tree wasn't really that great, so about 15 min later, I got down to go scout. At 11:45, I'm packing up my stand when I hear a wheeze and two loud bounds. I looked around but couldn't seem to find the white flag. I walked to the ridgetop to get a better view and no white flag. Then I looked down and at my feet was a large bed, with hair and a 4 finger track. I had inadvertently found this buck's bed. I walked around a bit more and found a very fresh scrape line, as I had guessed there would be. Tomorrow I have the same wind and the moon keeping him out later in the AM. I'm thinking I need to sit that bed tomorrow morning. Seems like I did an accidental bump n dump. Would you guys sit that spot tomorrow?

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[Remington guy]

Personally I would but that's just me

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[Casper]

Dive back in!

[dan]

Give it a shot...

[backstraps]

Dont think you can hurt anything at this point

I would have to go for it...maybe just maybe he will walk right back in there for you. Good luck

[woody-san]

Sorry for the delayed response on this one...I sat the spot, but he didn't come back. Oh, well...no regrets, I believe it was the right move. I'll leave it lay until Thanksgiving week and then scout for his tracks. If they show up again, I'll get back in there.

[Stanley]

You tried and that is hunting. Good luck

[woody-san]

You tried and that is hunting. Good luck

You hit the nail on the head, it's all about reading the sign and giving it your best try. This season, more than any other, I'm realizing what a mental chess game it is to try and put down a mature buck on public land. Whether I fill that buck tag or not, I know I'm becomming a better hunter this year and I'm having a blast doing it.