Try it it won't scare them away. Also that 5 point looks like the main beam has too much curl to it, probably will smash you fingers with it. I've been hit by main beams more than browtines when rattling
Keep it V can moderate how people are using it if it gets out of control. But without it this site will turn into fishing buddy moderator bashing in a hurry. I think the rep is one of the best things on this site
I'll be sure to show up with my protest sign after they tried jamming measure 5 down our throats. All of our farm land is posted to anyone that supports ducks unlimited
Genetics is the big thing most deer don't put much on year to year except from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2. The special ones put 20 or more inches a year on and keep doing it. I've seen a couple that put 20+ on this year compared to last and some are the same size. Just depends on the deer
I've hardly hunted the early goose season since they moved the date to August 15. Totally wrecked my labor day weekend hunting opener excitement idk why but it did