Buck rub question

dyb3and88 · 11-15-2007, 09:43 AM

How big of an area will a buck rub and stay in? I have a bunch of rubs in my back yard from a 6 point ( I saw him ) and he only seams to come around one a week or maybe longer to check on them. Is it taking him that long to make his rounds in the area that he is marking?

gplant · 11-15-2007, 09:48 AM

Depends on how much area he is roaming. 3 days to a week is about right.If he hooks up with a doe then it will be longer Im sure.

dyb3and88 · 11-15-2007, 09:51 AM

on average, what will they rome in?? I know there are allot of variables, hunting pressure,food, other bucks, just looking for an idea.

gplant · 11-15-2007, 09:57 AM

Some say 5 miles or more.But like you said there are alot of variables. Rubs I dont focus on as much as I focus on scraps.But during the rut I go where the does hang out.

dyb3and88 · 11-15-2007, 10:01 AM

I am just trying to figure out when he might be back. Gun season starts Saturday so I'm sure that will change everything too. Maybe a useless question this time of year.

dvalliere · 11-15-2007, 10:08 AM

I read recently in a hunting magazine that rutting buck roaming is around 1800-2000 acres which would be something in the ballpark of 3 square miles.