I would have to agree, if you can get in and get out without the deer knowing that you're there then I think that you should be ok. I would definitely make sure to use some cover scent or something and try to go in completely scent free when you do go in. I hope for you, that the monster made it through to this year also, but that 9 is a definite wall hanger and would be very hard to pass up...unless of course you get a glimpse of the big one.