It isa very interesting topic. I have had most of my experiences with mature bucks in the mornings, but usually not at first light and again these are mostly during the rut. My father, who obviously has been hunting for longer than me, has had more experiences in the evenings. Since we put out game cameras around Christmas, we have not gotten a picture of a buck in the morning and only a couple at night before dark. Perhaps your idea is right and for out of the rut times the morning just isn't worth it if your only objective is to get a mature buck. I'm not giving up any time in the woods during the rut though.

Good post. That's a real thinker.