thanks for the advice… I live in southwest Texas and its finally coolly off so I am hoping to see more activity. the area I hunt is open with one problem being that it parkland open to the public and I see many people walking around attempting to stock. Not the best of ideas IMO but it is public land. I am sure this affects the trails deer are taking. So I am forced to deal with it. Am I assuming correct that your advice is to find the bedding areas and set up in entry and exit trails rather than at the watering hole? What about once it cools down?? Thanks again…