swt, I didnt see him that day but we have had a hell of a battle all season long. hes a old buck on the decline when it comes to his rack, but hes a wise old bird. he spotted me in early sept and he looks at that tree everytime hes makes his rounds in that area. If I dont get a shot at him it will stillbe one of my best seasons. I'm going to lay off of him until after the rutt and hope he makes it through it. I think he will, if the old rascal takes over 5 steps he has his nose in the air, I guess thats how hes stayed around so long. thanks for asking.

Billy