is spotting legal?? in ny it is, you can get a huge spotlight and drive around and hit the fields at night, ill guarantee you will see them then, and the the other guy said HUNT THE THICKETS! if you find there beds you will find them! getting a shot is another thing! its funny though im in a bow only zone and i see as many bucks as does but 20 min away i see 30 does for every buck!