We had a similar experience opening weekend in the wilderness. Deer weren’t we’re they were when we scouted a couple weeks earlier. Thanks for sharing your hunt.
I only have time to hunt 3 to 4 days in a season and hunted real hard this past two years. I have put in at least 30+ miles each season. Seen many does and fawns, but no buck. Hopefully, 2023 season will be better.
Ya didnt get nothing because yer scope aint big enough, ya need one of those 300mm meade stargazer telescopes mounted to your bazoooka and a few grand more in designer kuiu clothes...😉