Obviously early morning and evening are the best times, but this time of year the dominant stagg will herd his harem into the woods usually by water.
The rutting is an awesome site, and you might get closer than normal, but beware, when their bloods up they will charge. I know!!
Camoflage up and also cover your hands and face, the deer can hear and smell better than they see, so if you catch their attention just stand stock still and you might get away with it.
I was going to say they get a bit feisty don't they! Stumbled upon them in the night during rutting season once and it was thick fog, didn't know which way to run!
