they don't get big by being stupid. once hunting season starts he very well, may lay up during daylight hours. doesn't mean he will not ever come out during daylight but he may not.

try going into his home at night and sitting till daylight, closer to where you think he may be bedding. might work might not. but if what your doing ain't working it can't hurt to change tactics. jmho.
fortune favours the bold. I'D rather make something happen then wait for it to happen