If he has some scrapes, make your own mock scrapes nearby and try to get elavated, preferably in a tree stand, because the rut will bring more deer into your area and you'll get busted by the many different noses and eyes. Get as high 'bove all the activity as possible and sit still, no fidgeting, calculate your evey move.

From your post it appears his bedding area is in the general vicinty, so don't contaminate it with urine and etc.

One key to huntin' Monsters ... is to get in L-o-n-g before daylight, and stay in the hunt. What I mean by stay in the hunt ...such as placing scent on your drag-rag. Do those things behind trees and etc,so the deer won't seeany ofyour movement.Don't daydream or let your guard down, calculate your every move, even if it's scratching your nose.

I'll bet there are other Monsters on your property that you haven't seen yet.

Good Luck StealthyOne!

Here in Kentucky I'm huntin' a World Class Monster and he is as slick as they come, but I'm relentless and take All the precautionary measures.