TravisP, I hope I don't sound to ignorant but what do you mean by the 3 day window? Do I need to plan my next cold? Haha!
I think he may be referring to rut, but that will be dependent on the does and when they cycle (wont all come it at the same time). He will also start cruising during daylight with the insatiable drive to find a girlfriend.
I agree with the fellas that feel, if you like him, take him, that simple. He is a nice buck and no shame in mounting that buck for your 1st, hell, I have smaller bow kills mounted than that buck
My 1st few deer when I was young where does. It is your hunt, make the best of it and enjoy your decision.
Just an aside, I don't know why, if when a guy is loosing/leaving a lease, he'd shoot deer he wouldn't have before? You don't get money back for lowering your standards.