I wanna go farm nowSeriously though, thanks for the info fellas. I'm trying to get as educated as possible so I can start undrstanding these friggin animals better. We hunt a coulee right along the river and I see the deer heading to the fields on top or see them in the mornings. I know there are tons at night as the farmer says he sees real nice ones with a light. Funny thing is we never see BIG ones early on too often. I know they are nocturnal but they still gotta eat. Thing is they seem to stay down low where the cattle graze while we hunt. I need to know how to find them or trails, hotspots, etc. early in bow season when the rut is not happening. Ah well I figure just keep going out there and try to pattern as best I can. Thanks again guys!!