I think that if you concentrated on where the does will be, the bucks will follow. I think that their pattern changes w/different food source availability. I'm not sure if the weather changes as dramatically as here in Wi. But the food source is dictated by the weather. What you find in Oct/early Nov. will not be found in late Dec. Heavy snow, strong winds, etc. I think play a part of where the deer will go. I hunt trails, mainly the place between bedding areas & food areas. They can be predictible as to the area they cross, whether or not they want to come under your stand to play is just luck.