So, you think that because there are big bucks on MH's property, and a good number of them, that he'll be able to stoll out into the woods whistling Dixie and pop a 160" class buck in the first hour of opening day?

I have little doubt that MH will get a chance at a nice buck this year, but he has put in countless hours in the off season (obviously) and will log many hours on stand to get that buck. He may not get one, there is no guarantee.

Few here could argue that the Drury's farms and properties are some of the best managed properties for trophy bucks around. Two seasons ago Terry Drury failed to connect on a buck with his bow. Does that make him a bad hunter?

Knowing they're there makes it easier to get out there and get in the stand on those days you'd rather stay in bed. The fact that they are there means you stand a better chance of getting one than if they were not (I know I don't need to explain that), however, just because they are there doesn't mean they are going to walk up to your stand and die for you. These are old, mature animals that have evaded death long enough to get to that age. You still have to put in the hours and get past their defenses.