I hunt in a suburban area bordered by homes. I know there's at least one buck on the 40 acres of partially wooded land I hunt....or at least there was last year (missed him!). There's probably more, but I killed the bigger one 2 years ago, and saw this one (big, tall 6-pointer) twice last year. Last year I killed one of the 3 does I saw regularly, and this year I've seen the other two does on my trail camera pretty much every day.

My question is this - I think I can easily take one or both of these mature does in the opening week of bow season (9/8), but am I more likely to see the buck(s) if I don't take the does? I figure the does will bring the buck(s) aroundduring the rut...but probably not if they're in my freezer!

Should I just take one doe, and then wait for the buck(s)?

Thanks!