Lockdown wrote:DaveT1963 wrote:Down south, we have a phenomenon that ensures we do not enter into the deer season with unmolested deer - it is called dove season. I no longer even concern myself with trying to establish a feeding pattern for summer bucks because it will change come Sept 1st on our public land. Add in 100+ degree temps and we typically have nocturnal bucks come Oct 1.
Dave this reminds me of an old thread. I think it was Oldrank who commented a while back that after a season or two he realized bucks STARTED the season in pressure bedding. With all the guys out scouting and hanging sets, the deer have vacated their summer bedding before the season even opens.
That's what I find also. And the movement doesn't always mean far - just to more secure areas. That is why i love scouting right after season - you jump a big buck then and you just located where the deer gravitate towards after 3 months of gun hunting here - that is there security cover - hunt there.