Everyone seems to have luck in mid Feb. I live in the NW corner of Ill. (50 miles from Ws. border) & am fortunate to be able to watch deer from my house year round. I saw 5 bucks (Jan 22) next to my house (20 to 50 yards) ALL had their antlers, smallest was a 8 point & two were very big bucks. Never saw the two biggies during season but did see the others. Last year I saw two big bucks lock horns & fight 15 min. the 20th of Jan. Tried to video but was to dark & they were 100 yards away. YES-=I do hunt them.

always thankful