ORIGINAL: shed33
I have found in my scoutings, observations and kills over the past decade that if I find an old buck that is living off the beaten path, he isfairly predictable in his movememts ie feed to bed and back. Though minimal during daylight hours, he is notterribly difficult topattern,with careful,low impact scouting.Of course if he findsout hesbeing scouted/hunted near his bed, the gig is up. Period. Themost intriguingpart about bowhunting this countryfor me is getting to hunt a specific deer on his terms. Which usuallymeans near his core bedding area. Sept, Oct and Dec. Only in November and not until the second to third week will he pack up for a couple weeks and take offon hisrutting forays.
I find this kind of hunting very exciting. You described it perfectly. I have shot 5 or 6 specific bucks that I was after.