GMMAT,

I couldnt wait until I got back from Home Depot to read your reply. Since being away from the computer and doing other things more constructive I have decided that in all fairness anyone risks pressuring the deer the more you are in their house. In any ordinary circumstance I had no business being anywhere near my stand this close to opening day. If it werent for the circumstances of the kid threatening my well-being by booby trapping my stand, I would not have been there. Thats just pure common sense and hunting skills.

I honestly believe that this kid has something up his sleaves because Im sure he didnt have the few hundred dollars to get his hounds out of doggy jail. Pure and simple, I went in to set a camera up to watch my stand. No, I didnt mention that I had my camo on, and sprayed down with scent cover, and walked like I was stalking a trophy. I simply wanted to share my experience with being busted by my scent, as Im sure it wasnt me that the deer saw. That very distinctive snort told me he winded me, or it could have been something else.

My original question was very simple...does a deer have the memory that would tell him that in that exact spot he was spooked, and be wary of coming back to that same spot. Everytime I enter the woods I wear rubber boots and camo.

Its not about what others have replied, its the manner in which they did it. Dont take this personally, but your replies are very instigating. This could just be your personality, but the last thing I would ever do is start something over something so trivial. Most that shared their responses to this thread did so by telling of an example, both good and bad. None questioned my integrity or intent like you did.

Brett, best of luck to you as well...just dont shoot my deer when you come down. Im not to worried about them being spooked out of the area due to me being there, and if they were...there are several more.

Jeff, I hope you dont miss your trophy buck this year.

On a side note: I put a trail cam in my backyard near a pond I have on the property. I have pictures of fawns, does and a 6 point 3 yr old. The times on the pictures were all throughout the day and night. If they were so bent on running from me or any person, why do they keep coming back for the persimmons in my yard? I bet I get a shot at the buck I saw yesterday that sparked this whole thread!!

Peace andbest wishesto everyone