My daughter and I had a buck come in to 15 yards last year during the muzzleloader season. He was trailing two does closely. I actually heard him grunt and a few minutes later they came in. Unfortunatly she couldn't get the safety off.

So yeah I think if I had to choose that would be the time because you can reach out with the ML and maybe increase your odds.

Or you can let me go hunt it for you and I'll let you know for next year... LOL


Good luck!