Thanks all. I'll try and answer everyone here.
Younggun308, yes. I only have permission in the woods. I ha e permission to coyote hunt the field, not deer. I have 2 stands in there. One towards the field edge for early season, and one in the middle for more towards beginning thru rut.

Sheridan,yes, I believe your correct by his actions. While he bedded he kept letting out short, muffled blows. He was very alert and looking around. But not spooked.

The primary bedding areas are to the southwest and again about 200 yards north. No permission to the north either, but its so brushy you'd only be able to hunt it with a bulldozer anyway. I really want this guy as its my last year hunting Illinois, then I'm off to Tennessee. Just trying to be calm and patient, at least for now, lol