2nd rut phase, Illinois?

crutch · 12-09-2008, 08:52 PM

Haven't had time to get out in a week or so. What are you all seeing as far as deer movement? Are they starting to group up yet? Anything going on as far as the smaller 2nd phase of the rut? Planning on trying to get out some more here shortly and wanted to know what everyone is seeing.
Thanks!
Crutch

crutch · 12-10-2008, 06:41 AM

Is there anyone left that is bowhunting in Illinois?

bloodcrick · 12-10-2008, 06:46 AM

Im only 35 miles from Ill so ill bite

Last Saturday I had a spike come in and acted like he might be looking. later i had two bucks come in together, a six point and a nice eight point. they seemed batched together. About a week before that i had a really nice 8 come in that was following a Doe and grunting. He caught me drawing [&:]

crutch · 12-10-2008, 06:49 AM

Thanks BC for the info. I know during 2nd season shotgun not allot were seen around here, just was wondering what stage they may be in.

Thanks again!

MeanV2 · 12-10-2008, 07:36 AM

Where I've been hunting, I have seen 3 nice Bucks out cruising in the last 4 sets. Second Rut can be so, so, or can heat up in a hurry.
I've had some of my most exciting days in the woods in Dec. when an unbred or younger doe came in heat.

Dan

buffhntr · 12-10-2008, 07:42 AM

last night I went saw 6 small bucks and 13 does in the corn field there was a hot doe she looke to be a yearling and had 2 small bucks chasing. Last Monday I was hunting a different corn field and saw a big ten feeding by himself. That is my last 2 hunts

125py · 12-10-2008, 07:42 AM

i have not seen any rutting activity since late november, but it will only be a matter of time before it picks up a little and then drops off again

Buck442 · 12-10-2008, 09:12 AM

Seen two goups of does 9 total come from two bedding areas last nite and zero bucks.....Been slow since 1st season shot gun for the Pope and Johnson counties.

Illinois Buck Hunter · 12-10-2008, 11:43 AM

Just watched a buck dogging a doe this morning.

3.5 yr. old 8 pointer probably around 120.

early in · 12-10-2008, 11:50 AM

I know you asked about Illinois, buta 2nd rut? ppppfffff Hell, we didn'teven havea first rut!

At least in my area of SE Pa.[&o]

I still have my Pa buck tag, and it ain't over till the fat lady sings.