I hunted maybe 15-20 times, last year.

I've hunted over 30 times, this year.

I found my deer's bedding area about half way through THIS season. I'm glad I didn't find it earlier. I NOW (well....I think I do) know how I want to hunt it for the rest of THIS year......but that has NOTHING to do with how their patterns will change for late season ths year....and leading into the eary season next year. I STILL have to scout and follow them.

This isn't easy. I've harvested 3 deer with the bow, this year. I've put my time in, though. I leave for work before daylight......in hopes of learning travel routes. I scout after work.....to learn travel routes. I go home for lunch and hang stands. I go home for lunch and move trail cams. I plan my hunts around what I see. I've hunted out of the same tree, this year, exactly twice with a climber.

ALL THIS......and I have messed up more times than I care to mention. I had the best buck I've seen in my area at 12 yds. I didn't seal the deal.

This isn't easy.

Jeff