I have a confession to make!
I have and will continue to lie to deer and I believe in my heart of hearts that "it works!".
Here's what I mean....
I tell myself that "today" I will not shoot a doe!
I must convince myself that it's a true statement. Then, when and if I see deer(does) I mentally tell then they're safe just for today because I'm not hunting a doe today.
Both the deer and I seem to stay completely relaxed.
The moment they step into my shooting spot I draw and loose my arrow while mentally apologizing to the deer for the lie.
It's already too late for the doe at that point.
This tactic has worked more times than I can remember.
God bless,Mudd
PS: Give it a try, what have you got to lose other than the adrenaline rush prior to the shot...lol