I have shot quite a few deer that i have gotten pictures of. I ususally use my camera first to do my scouting. If i get pictures of a good buck, i will then start to watch for him, glassing fields watching where he enters/exits and with what winds. I usually spend a TON of time in the field pre-season learning patterns. Once i feel i know what the buck is doing, i wait for the right wind and move in. I have been successful doing this on three different bucks. Two early (September 16th and September 17th) and one late season (Jan. 1)
September 17th 2006
September 16th 2007
January 1st 2007