If I had to choose either getting on site 1.5 hours before sunrise and have to leave by 10 a.m. or hunt early afternoon till after sundown, which is a better choice?

This weekend is the last in CA. My wife and I have been in the field each weekend for primarily morning hunts and haven't had a shooting situation yet. We've seen a few does and at least 2 small/young bucks. Nothing that would even fill one shelf in the freezer.

What would the more experienced hunters choose for the last weekend, continue morning hunts or are evenings perhaps a better choice?

I want my first buck with my xbow.