Only lil bucks

John Y · 10-19-2009, 06:26 AM

I need some advice from u guys.In my area where I hunt, Ive been seeing lil bucks on a regular basics. I have 2 trail cams up,with the biggest buck being a 80-90 class 8pt,prolly 2yrs old.(not a shooter in my book,maybe next yr) The rut is coming fast and im wondering if the big boys will ever show up? Since theres lil bucks around do you think the big ones will show during the rut? Ive only seen small rubs,no scrapes except for my mock scrape,that I freshen everytime im there(at least 1x a week). Theres a cam on the scrape that hasnt had a deer pic on it.I feel good about my stand location(between 2 thickets and by a creek)Ive harvested many deer there,includind the 1 in the avatar,but it is public land and that 8pt prolly will not make it past gun season(DAMM OMISH

),but thats another story.Ive been gun hunting deer since 10yrs old,(33 now)but only bow hunting 2yrs,and got a decent 8pt(120") last yr with the bow, and Im not sure if I even want to gun hunt again.Im kinda new to the rut and bow hunting for that matter. Someone PLEASE tell me the big one will show.
Thanks for any help.

SouthernMDArcherer · 10-19-2009, 01:41 PM

If the doe are there, the big boys will show. Find the doe's during the rut and you will find the boss of the woods.

Dave

dyb3and88 · 10-19-2009, 03:42 PM

I wish any deer would show up at this point. I just want to see a deer. I have seen nothing in the last 2 days.

bigbucks98 · 10-19-2009, 05:12 PM

SouthernMD is right...find the hot doe during the rut and the big boy wont be far. just make sure the deer dont feel pressured.

IL-Cornfed · 10-19-2009, 06:43 PM

Don't sweat it... it's only Oct 19, a period known as the "October Lull" for a reason. The big ones will show in a couple weeks.