RE: 8 1/2 year old buck--need help
Without knowing the lay of the land, ect., it will be hard to give advice. There is a reason though, why that buck is as old as he is. I would suggest starting a daily activity journal on him, if you haven't already. This helps greatly on reducing little things you may not think of when going after deer. Even go as far as writing down wind direction, speed, weather patterns before and after fronts, times ect. Good Luck!