A few years back when I had tagged out I was a driver at our Camp on a Sunday afternoon. Mind you it was gun season all week prior.
Going into the thicket without a firearm, 5 bucks ran right up to me within 15 yards, 3 of the 5 were 130"-150", the other 2 scrubs.
I tried to hide from them by laying on the ground but I ended up getting busted and they ran the opposite way I wanted to steer them.
There's safety in numbers so that's probably why they try to stick together. Best multiple buck sighting I've ever had.