I have found that the less dense the deer herd, the less predictable are the patterns.

In general, scrapes are made and visited mostly at night. While they look like a great opportunity, generally they present a low probability option.

If I find a rub line that’s well worked, that’s what I like to hang around. Bucks rub their antlers all the time. So if you find 10 or 15 rubs in a line, you know he’s coming through regularly.

I’ve even heard it claimed that you can make a fake rub and the bucks will come to it. Supposedly they smell the fresh wood and think somebody else is working their woods. I’ve never tried that one.

I have found that the best way to find a deer in your “spot” is to arrive there late and in a hurry. Surely you will see his parting wave as you arrive 😳 🙄 😆