Mikey...i've wondered the same myself...We feed deer pretty much all the time from our house. We get deer in nearly every nite. Last nite we had 2 bucks come in to our home feeder (sits 15 ft off the deck) and my kids were loud in the house and the deer still came.

I believe the deer CAN get conditioned to humans. So that leads me down another path. We all state that we should stay out of our set ups as much as possible to not 'educate' the deer of our presence. Maybe, just Maybe..we should get in there as much as possible to acclimate the deer to us. Gain there 'trust' so to speak so that when opening day comes, they are not 'on alert' upon finding us in the woods. just a thought...

I go to my stand 2 times per week, feeding, checking game cam, ect... I KNOW i'm leaving my human scent behind each time. BuT...the deer still come in.

Just my thoughts on the subject....Sorry if i hijacked your thread a little....


Good luck this year!!