Mobow I have been in Northern Mi on a golf outing. Sorry for missing this thread.

1.Great read I really enjoyed it.
2.Don't push this deer anymore; you need to go in super stealth mode. There is a very good reason you havenot seen him before.
3. Finding his bedding area is important, but don't risk pushing this guy. Find out where he is feeding and back track from there his route. Find that nice pinch point where you can catch him in the early season.
4. For the rut I would sit where or near the does bed. Catch him looking for love!!!

BTW the very reason I do not put out scouting cameras is so I do not spook deer. After the season I will, but once my stands are set in March I take them down. I just glass until the corn gets to high I truly believe we as hunters bugger up more setups by scouting and going on walk “abouts”. I truly believe the guys who have the confidents to stay out of their hunting area until they hunt. Is one of the main reasons they are successful. Too many guys need to go "check" out their area. Seeing deer or bucks assures them in their spot. You know what to look for Mobow trust it!!!

I have 100% confidence where my spots are in Northern MI, Ohio, and KY. Now that the corn is too high I can not see anymore, but I know my setups are golden if I stick to my rules. Hunting when the wind is right. Watch my entry and exits so I do NOT spook any deer.

I can feel this is your year. May the Drop tine be in your sights my friend!!!