I decended one of my stands last year during gun season right at legal hunting hours,took a good look around before calling it quits. I was unhooking my ML and looked up to see a buck standing not more than 10 yards from me. I thought you little stinker! I saw him again a week later being chased by a dog in the same area along with 2 does. Seeing me did not keep him away long,so I agree with the other guys if it's a good spot don't loose hope on it just yet.