skeeter 7MM

I agree, I love rubs. However, some of the best rubs I have seen are on food, near food or road ways to food, No point in hunting those rubs! I tend to hunt the rubs deep in the timbers, usually in draws, funnels, etc. I prefer to get as close to his " Bedroom" as possible, it just maximizes your odds of seeing him during the daylight hours, pre, rut or post...it just makes sense to be in his comfort zone.

I believe the deer will continue to use rublines...mainly because it is in or on the way to their habitat or grounds. Interpreting the sign and trying to figure out stand placement is much different. If I find a good looking rubline in open areas or food sources, I try and back track to find more activity deeper in cover. Even find a crossing intersection of trails or hopefully funnel that leads to the rub activity or food source. I rarely will hunt on a food source unless it is early or a doe is the target. I much prefer hanging in the shadows and waiting for the ghost to appear.