No question, scent should be your biggest concern. The wind has got to be in your favor if you want to tag a trophy. Overall, a buck will be less wary of human scent during the rut than at other times of the year, because he's focused on finding does. Even if a buck is acting goofy, however, his defenses will still be up.
Bucks will often be so focused on doe scent during the rut that you can get away with a lot more movement than you can in the early or late season. Stalking or hunting from the ground can be much easier during this time. In fact, it's even possible to sneak up on a buck that is consumed with finding a doe. That said, keep on the lookout for does. Females will be much more aware of movement and scent. If you spook the does out of an area, you won't see any bucks there either.—online editor
Bucks will often be so focused on doe scent during the rut that you can get away with a lot more movement than you can in the early or late season. Stalking or hunting from the ground can be much easier during this time. In fact, it's even possible to sneak up on a buck that is consumed with finding a doe. That said, keep on the lookout for does. Females will be much more aware of movement and scent. If you spook the does out of an area, you won't see any bucks there either.—online editor
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