I admit I do not put in enough time "buck scouting" just prior to the season...ie: glassing to consistently get on a nice deer. The only thing close I have ever done in the early season is spot a 7 pointer in velvet over the summer, then killed him the first week of the season on his way to the same large field. He was eating persimmons and making a small rub line when I shot him. Other than that, I would really like to hear you alls comments about early season buck hunting, I have alot to learn.