Same, just texted couple buddies that same statement. Was worried it was gonna be tough year as not many mature deer on cam and didn’t know of much that made it through last year. 4 does, 4 fawns and one 3 point.
Nrharris
PMA Member
I hunted both saturday and Sunday evenings and saw a lot of deer both sits. Both times got within 50 yards of a target buck but didn't quite get close enough. Passed a buck yesterday at 8 yards that I'm still not sure if I did the right thing. Bucks here are definitely on the move. Hopefully i can seal the deal tonight.
madplotter
PMA Member
Been tough sledding at home. Mirroring everything Jay has talked about on his videos.
Like Skip, I got knocked in the dirt the last 2 weeks of October so I missed all that time, figured it was Rona and turned into bronchitis but a Z-Pak course and some albuterol and I am good as new. Started hunting quite a bit last week and it was rough, just the local does and scrubs bumping around. Saturday night saw the main buck show back up and the neighbor has a 6 year old on cam but both are nocturnal again.
Had a young buck and a doe paired up yesterday morning but it was calm the rest of the day. Cams are showing an uptick in buck movement the last 2 nights after a week of not much movement so hoping the next couple days will be solid. Working today but off most of the rest of the week. Good luck all!
PS...a friend who waterfowl hunts said the migration has been a bit off schedule as well...
Like Skip, I got knocked in the dirt the last 2 weeks of October so I missed all that time, figured it was Rona and turned into bronchitis but a Z-Pak course and some albuterol and I am good as new. Started hunting quite a bit last week and it was rough, just the local does and scrubs bumping around. Saturday night saw the main buck show back up and the neighbor has a 6 year old on cam but both are nocturnal again.
Had a young buck and a doe paired up yesterday morning but it was calm the rest of the day. Cams are showing an uptick in buck movement the last 2 nights after a week of not much movement so hoping the next couple days will be solid. Working today but off most of the rest of the week. Good luck all!
PS...a friend who waterfowl hunts said the migration has been a bit off schedule as well...
2-bucks
Well-Known Member
Ended up seeing 7 does and fawns and one small buck. Sunday evening. No rut action at all.
Hardwood11
It is going to be a good fall!
I was hunting in Missouri. Saturday morning I saw 2 nice bucks & 4 smaller bucks . Saturday evening I had 6 bucks go by me .. nothing really nice . Sunday evening just one buck .
Since I shot a buck on Halloween I was on doe patrol only. It was fun to see the action, & hang out with my friends.
Since I shot a buck on Halloween I was on doe patrol only. It was fun to see the action, & hang out with my friends.
2-bucks
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Well it was productive. I had constant action. Must have had a hot doe go by...it was like watching a pinball machine full of deer for 3 hours. At least 10 bucks and 5 does going all directions. It was river bottom where I can see 150 or more yards in 3 directions so most were far out. A couple small ones passed in range. Nothing was mature until 4pm when and old 6 pt I've been. Seeing for years was calmly following a doe, with his nose right in the air passed at 100 yards. I didn't bother calling cause I knew he wouldn't leave her. 45 minutes later two does and a fawn come right to me and the 6 point was in tow.
He should score negative points for such an ugly rack but he's 6 or more and getting smaller.
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Bucksnbears
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Mature buck activity has been DISMAL since the 8th/9th.
Does are back with thier fawns. The party is over.
Does are back with thier fawns. The party is over.
DOR
Life Member
It was pretty good in the mornings and dead in the evenings. Had a 160 plus in a ravine with a doe on Saturday and they just didn't get close enough. Seems dead again now. hope to see things pick up by the weekend as they try to find one more.
Hardwood11
It is going to be a good fall!
I’m seeing midday activity on my Iowa farm . Not hunting, but seeing bucks on the move.
hillrunner
PMA Member
I'm seeing a lot of movement. I can feel things starting to ramp up as receptive does become fewer and fewer. These next few days are the best of season imo.
Trapshooter1
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Starting to get a few random bucks on trail cammera, that weren't their before, mid day movement. The secondary rut Is inbound. Normally doesnt amount to much, but there will be a few. I hope these wandering bucks decide to stick around.