Your Pre-rut stand strategies?

[Virginiashadow]

The pre-rut is starting to pick up here in Virginia. We had the temps drop 20 degrees or so this week and have a NW wind coming in. I witnessed an immature 6 points trailing a doe last Saturday and know the bucks are starting to move to really establish their territory.

I started really formulating plans for my pre-rut hunting last year and almost had it pay off as I had a nice buck come in at 15 yards but only had a frontal shot so I didnt take it. That being said, here is my game plan this year. I really got to know the area I hunt last Winter and spring. I have located 3-4 nice bedding areas and rub lines that lead into those areas. I found some nice sheds and I saw 3-4 6 pointers or so around those areas last year, so I know a few of them have to be pretty good bucks this year.

I am thinking of taking a 3-4 full days in the woods during the next 10 days or so and jump from rub line to rub line leading out of those areas...my question is this, do you all like to sit on stand all day during the pre-rut, or move your stand once at around 11 or so to another area? Thanks all.

vashadow