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Late vs Early Deer

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dan11011:
I've always hunted the early modern firearm general whitetail deer season (GMU 124) and have had pretty good success. I typically hunt half to 3/4 of the season, then shoot a small/medium sized buck. I get to enjoy the season a little and then fill my tag. I've never hunted the late modern firearm general season but am very interested. I've got a few really nice bucks that seem nocturnal. Is the late season the time to get them? Is it harder to fill a tag in the late-season (fewer bucks)?
I plan to hunt every day of the early season and can't decide whether to shoot a small one or hold off and hunt the late season as well.

Who all hunts the late? why?

vandeman17:
What part of the state and what species?

dan11011:
Whitetail Deer. GMU 124. Hunting around apple orchards

vandeman17:
I like the last few days of late season because the rut is starting to pick up. Daytime activity seems to be more present

buckfvr:
You have to be willing to pass on the young ones to get to the mature ones. Within the time frame of pre-full-and post rut can be some of your best opportunity at bucks you may otherwise think are nocturnal.

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