I watched a decent buck (2.5) scent checking every doe in a soybean field Thurs. as I walked out. On Fri., I had another 8 pt. chase three does past my set up at about 4pm. The buck was about 16" inside and also looked to be a 2.5, but stayed out approx. 40 yards in some waist high scrub. Both seemed to be real interested in what those does had going on.
If you guys are having the same weather patterns as us in Northern Virginia, I predict by Thursday and Friday that the deer movement will pick up bigtime. Rising barometer, clear/sunny skies after a cold front/winds push the overnight lows down by 15-20 degrees. Deer will move on Thursday and Friday of this week and I will be waiting.
If you guys are having the same weather patterns as us in Northern Virginia, I predict by Thursday and Friday that the deer movement will pick up bigtime. Rising barometer, clear/sunny skies after a cold front/winds push the overnight lows down by 15-20 degrees. Deer will move on Thursday and Friday of this week and I will be waiting.
Im hoping your correct and that the corn around my stands get cut! Just went for a drive and saw like 50 deer and no rutting activity. All the deer were out feeding in cut corn!
Nothing here other than scrapes that are popping up which is no indication of the rut. Bucks scrape, it's what they do. Does control the rut. I've seen no sign of does tarsals darkening yet. I have heard of people saying small bucks are scent checking but they are rookies. The big boys are not on their feet looking so it's still a matter of time.
Pa. guys any sign of the magic time yet?(rut)
