Every year around mid July I expect to see bucks begin trickling up into the hills. I suspect it's because when their antlers get big enough to snag on brush they move into big woods. Then from Labor Day through September (harvest season) it really ramps up. This year the early trickle seems to be full stream! And it's a welcome sight too since last year was rough in terms of buck numbers. I wasn't expecting much this season either but now seeing a healthy influx of bucks starting in I'm getting excited!