SE Pa rut sign

early in · 10-18-2009, 04:17 PM

I'm starting to see scrapes appearing in my (semi new) area, as well as some brand new rubs! I have not hunted this spot yet this season. I wanted to keep this spot as quiet as I can, and only hunt it during the rut. Things "should" be getting started this week and next! I AM PUMPED!!!

fingerz42 · 10-18-2009, 05:04 PM

Scrapes should be popping up all over. I saw my first about 4 weeks ago. Believe it or not.

Lets hope it heats up soon in PA. Things havent been good for me. Trying a new area this week.

crazedbowhunter · 10-18-2009, 05:09 PM

Friend rattled in 2 bucks yesterday. Both came out into a open clover field and when they saw eachother locked horns. One was a decent 8 and the other was a big 6 that we have been watching. Friend said the 6 came in from a few hundred yards with his hair all standing up and side stepping as soon as he saw the other buck.

1shotkill1993 · 10-18-2009, 06:11 PM

Yup, we're seeing signs of it here too.

mauser06 · 10-18-2009, 07:26 PM

hopefully there IS a rut this year lol...

im still waiting for last years!

last year i seen no activity what so ever..no seeking..no chasing..no breeding..nothing. and i hunted atleast 3 different counties off the top of my head...maybe 1-2 others..hunted dark to dark many days last season the last 3 weeks of the season..

had a few bucks follow drags..but other than that, thats the only thing i seen...i seen MANY lone does the last 2 weeks that never had a buck anywhere...

fingerz42 · 10-18-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mauser06

hopefully there IS a rut this year lol...

im still waiting for last years!

That right there is what I was thinking. Last year was nonexistant for me as well.