Just picked up a Savage350 and love it. The Mossberg 500 slug is officially retired. Ammo is much more economical, AND, target rounds are $15/20rd instead of $18/5rd of Accutip sabot. I can’t wait to try this out soon.
I’d take a west approach with quiet ground cover, if the wind is not blowing into the bedding area. There should not be much problem calling this fella in, at this stage of pre-rut. Don’t chance spooking him with noise. Good luck.