I' ll throw my .02 in too. I like to draw when it' s head is behind a tree also. As a side note, make sure you check the surrounding area for other deer b/c it there' s another deer nearby, and you draw on the 1st w/o seeing the 2nd, it' ll likely give warning by snorting, wheezing, stomping, or bolting. Had this happen to me once.

When your hunting an old buck especially during the rut.....try hunting with a buck decoy. Set it up so you will have the best shot at him while he is squaring(sp?) off or giving all his attention to the decoy. That along with some buck scent, grunting or rattling might be the ticket for you and you might want to give it a thought.

Rack, you have it right.

Sometimes a big tree doesnt' even work on them old rascals that have that 6th sense. They never cease to amaze me.