I am hunting some property now that has not been hunted since 1988! I havent hunted public land my whole life, just off and on for the last few years and I can tell you unpressured deer are less easily spooked than, say a deer on public land that is hunted by everyone and their brother.

I can kind of see where you're comin' from saying the deer with less pressure have less chances of spooking off. I live as well as hunt in Wilson County (a fast growing county) and I hunt the hills of Hickman County. Here, these deer aren't forced to move due to new developments or have the high pressure of highway traffic. The deer in Hickman seem much more aware of whats goin' on around them than the "city" deer.

It's unbelievable the difference I've noticed in them. Me and dad were talkin' about the knowledge that's overlooked in some of these bigger deer. One example is his superstition these deer will sometimes follow behind a flock of turkey.. as they see everything going. lol Claims hes seen that a couple times, but I myself haven't..