Also, I've found that one those mid-day hunts, ridges can be very productive. With the bucks up cruising, they'll be running ridges scent-checking the does from a distance. Last year, biggest buck I had an encounter with (and subsequently got busted drawing) was at 11:45 on Nov. 11. Mid-day during the rut can be unreal, and you can get surprised by a buck VERY easily...take my word for that one.