I wouldn't worry about does in September - for the most part the bucks are not after them and still in their bachelor groups.

I would scout hard in August, trying to locate the bachelor groups, near there feeding areas. Food is of No.1 concern at this time of year. Find where these groups are bedding. These locations can be very different than Nov. bed and travel routes.

Sept. bucks will often have a small range, sticking close to food and using the lush green foilage of summer as cover in areas that will become much less thick later in the season.

Good Luck