Hey Nog. We're back. Good hunt for us. Among other harvests, two bowhunters took their first deer. All hits and recoveries were stellar <40 yards. We enjoyed cold weather around -25 for a couple of days, then a warm up with snow. Every day was a new experience/adventure. We worked hard. My Dad at 93 was excited with the wildlife we saw every day.
I know some situations require different tactics, but our success is in using the treestand. Minimize movement and scent in the area frequented by deer, get up in the tree sit down, stay off the phone and minimize movement and sound. Recipe for good venison in the freezer.