They were moving Fri AM

[sw outdoor nut]

I had the chance to get out in the woods this morning and I seen buck after buck while driving to the stand site. One had a huge body, but I couldn't see the rack. Had a dandy 10 pointer 10 feet from the truck. Of course, I spooked a bunch of deer going into the timber, but at least I know they were up and moving around. I am in a tough spot for AM hunts, but it was worth a try. I was hoping they would be in the fields a little longer so I could make to the stand without getting busted. I was curious if anyone is having any increase in sightings since this weather has been so cool? Thanks!

 

[dedgeez]

The bucks are definately on their feet. I killed a 174 inch 10 point thursday morning at 7 am. This was the second time i had seen this buck on his feet in daylight this week. He was one of many deer I had pics of from this summer and was very easy to pattern. Im sure this isnt a fluke, many of the other bucks I have on camera have been visible also, so I think there will be some other big deer getting stuck soon.

 

[camo658]

THis was my first morning being in the treestand and I rattled in One around 7 or so. . He was in a group of three, which could of been a bachelor group. Though, I should of stayed in the stand alittle longer; due to the snow that is starting. I think their has definetly been more movement, compared to this time last year. More pecip. and cooler temperatures should really speed things up. Hahaha, I was thinking this morning that it almost seemed like the rut, only the corn is still up and their still leaves on the trees.

 

[NWBuck]

Friday afternoon the deer were really on their feet. Passed a really nice 3rd rack type buck, and had a bunch more move through during the sit. Finally decided to fill a doe tag with about 30 minutes of shooting light left and thumped an old nanny at 25 yards.