I have shot a bird while guys were logging the same property. Couple seasons ago.
If the ever elusive mature whitetail is SO finicky.......why does he seemingly tolerate these things.....yet continue to call this place "home"?
Because, they have everything they need on that land and their safety area's work. They most likely saw/smelled you long before you knew they were there so how danger did the deer face? Where is a deer going to find where there is no human intrusion?