hunter12345
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Hi ya'll, new here to the forum, been hunting deer for 6-7 years, usually in the late fall Oct-Nov. However, this year I drew the 1028 tag in GMU 39 and have been eluded by these bucks (first time hunting this early). Over the last month I have been as high as my legs can stand, typically camping at 7000' then moving up to 8000-9000' by foot, and have seen plenty of Doe, caught quite a few on my cam too, but only one buck, coincidentally in my camp after dark, SOB walked up within 15 feet of me, likely a yearling, small two point with one side busted off. Even saw an Elk herd last week and the Bull was Bugling like crazy about 300 yards off, first time I've experienced that in person and if I don't get a deer, that alone will have made the season. (Why have I not been hunting elk?!?) Anyways, I am wondering what the relationship between Bucks and Does is this time of year, are they in the same range? a ridge over? within a mile? or completely staying away, as in, if you see a Doe, you ain't seeing a Buck today. Just curious, internet searches are coming up pretty dry on this subject far as I've found. Thanks!