How to keep a trophy buck around

[ZakbassZak]

I understand the low pressure thought. The only down side is that the property owner routinely cuts firewood near my stand. Last year I shot a 8 point shortly after the property owner left the area. I'm going to continue to put corn down once a week and check my camera at the same time. My guess is that this buck is at least a 150-160 class deer. My plan is to hunt him early in the bow season before the rut begins. Any other thoughts or suggestions? Should I hunt him in the morning or evening or does it matter? Thank you all for your advice!

[ghunter]

How about a picture of the buck? We all love to see a monster deer.

[Big_Holla]

Don't bugger him!! A lot can change in the next several weeks when it comes to his habitat and the more pressure you or anyone else puts on him will surely send him packing.

[ohiobuckhunter]

Only hunt him when the wind is in your favor

[ZakbassZak]

[ZakbassZak]

Thanks for all your advice, I have learned a lot. Good luck to you all!

[Jim D]

I might even think of taking the camera out. You know he is there. Make a food run out now and the one the week before season. Pack a lunch, get to your stand real early, hit a cup of coffee and sit in for the long run. I would for sure leave the area as quit as possible til opening morning. As far as keeping deer around mrbb is 100% correct, you need a ton of land, load of money for plots, airplane to track, and a bank account that allows you to do this year round. Patients and time in the woods paying attention to the small things will get you a shot at him. Good luck.

[Crossfire]

very nice!

[ZakbassZak]

Do you think this deer could score a 180?