Soon as I know the weather and wind directions I know exactly what property I'll be hunting andthe treeI will be in.
ditto!
I'm 90% planned and 10% on the fly. 10% making up unusual circumstances that might make me have to go on the fly or one of those "overwhelming feelings".
The 3 pieces of land I hunt, I've hunted for a long long time. I have several stands set for different weather and wind. I have the best entry and exit routes to all of my stands with minimal disturbance. There's really no need to go on the fly for me. I know on any particular day where my best chances will be. It took a long time to get there, but I think I'm there now.
Plus I'm one that prefers not disturbing as much of my hunting land as possible. I think some people (buddy of mine in particular [:@]) mix it up and go with the flow too much leaving your trace behind everywhere. There's parts of the land I hunt that haven't had a human presence go through it in God knows how long.