Tomorrow we have a storm coming in for SE Pa during the morning that's going to start as some snow, then change to some sort of mix later in the afternoon. I'd love to/need to hear some thoughts on going in before first light, and hunting throughout the day. The winds will be NE at 6mph, which is great for this new stand site I just started hunting last week.
Here's my main question. I've only hunted this site 3 times so far, always evening hunts (1:00PM-5:00PM). I have seen deer on all three hunts.Fivedoe the first time,one 5pt the second time, and 4 doe the third time. No shot opps yet. The sign (droppings/trails)is awesome!
I'm wondering if I might mess this spot up by going in there earlywhen the deer are probably already out and about (and possibly spooking some), or should I just wait and go in around noonish while the storm is under way? I was thinking if I could slip in QUIETLY before light, I might see some kick ass activity since the storm is coming.I'll have this public land LITERALLY to myself! Here's a pic from my stand, of this very thick area where they've been. What would YOU do?



I was in well before first light this morning. At 8:40AMI had a wide 8pt feeding towards me but from behind me![:@] It got to within 25yrds of me and looked right up at me. I even had a cluster of grape vine right behind me! He then skirted my position. Wind was good also.
Then at 10:55AM a group of about 9 or so (one little buck) walked rather quickly past me to my right out of range. It started to rain pretty good around 2:00PM, so I packed it up.[&o]I wanted to stay until dark, but it was just too crappy/cold/damp out. It's NOT over yet though! Thanks for the thoughts guys.