I think this relates more to pressure than any other factor. In typical Alabama hunting club lands there is too much pressure. Big bucks disappear after the guns start booming until the rut overcomes their senses of self preservation. Bow season, the first week of gun season and the rut are the best opportunities on most land in Alabama.
On low pressure lands, this is not the situation.
Pressure is the key.
Definitely agree not to say you won't see a hungry azz buck worn down from chasing gorging In a green field late but hunting gets tough after the rut unless in lower Alabama with late rut
