Embarassed to say that I havn't tried the AM yet. Why? I believe that I'll disturb them if they are there in the darkness as I approach the plot. Making noise with my climber and getting set up is sure to scare them off...or not. I gotta try it some day soon .. I know I do. Also, since the rut won't start until Nov. 6 or so, I only have enough patience for a morning or evening hunt and not an all day one in the tree stand. My hunting area is a 30 minute drive from the house, so it's either all day, morning or evening.