I have a cheapo Wildview cam in the side yard that had only take a few photos of does and no bucks. In fact ithad not taken any pictures in a week.
I got back from hunting on opening day and put a scent pad with last years James Valley Doe in heatgel on it right on top of the camera. I put the scent out at 4PM and this guy was there a few hours later.Young deer and needs a couple of years but I might shoot him in a weak moment.

Makes me think if the small bucks are interested in doe in heat lures than a big one mightbe to. Always liked scents but this sure is pretty solid evidence to me thats its attractive even this early.