hillbillyhunter1

you might possibly include a little more info about the size and type of place that you hunt. if you are still seeing fresh sign in the area then it is possible that they are moving at both ends of the day as close to dark as possible or maybe almost completely nocturnal--depending on the pressure in your area--so get in there early and stay late. If you are basing conclusion (that deer are present) on scouting that you did much earlier in the year then it is possible that their patterns have changed and they might be frequenting a different area--look for current food sources. If there is a portion of the land that is a known bedding area you might consider hunting in there only as a last resort--If there bedding area is disturbed too frequently they will surely become nocturnal. try different approaches--shake things up--if the rut is on bucks will be constantly on the move--you might relocate to an area where you can see as far as possible even if you would not be able to approach the deer you see--but could mark their general location and get in closer the next time. good luck--let us know what happens
hb