We have so many deer that get shot, or shot at during muzzle loading season in this area that by the time rifle season comes around most of the deer are nocturnal. Sitting in a stand I've yet to find a way to get them to come out other than just waiting, and it's rare during rifle season that we see bucks come out.

In this area, lots of guys hunt with dogs, and they will run them out, but it's about your only chance of seeing a big buck into rifle season around here.