I got 1200 acres basically to myself and buddy for archery season. But he has to work Saturday, so I will be here as the lone hunter.

Ihave7 stands to hunt from and just got some info last night on where big daddy hangs out in the evening. Just happens to have a stand within 50 yards of where he has been seen each evening. Buddy hasseen few does being chased this week so it looks like the prerut is about here. I figure that the rut will be starting to gethot and heavy within the following week around Halloween.

I was going to put out some golden estrus tomorrow afternoon but was curious if I should do any bleat calling to bring him in or wait to I get him in sight then give out a few calls.

My last 6 hunts has only given me a sore butt and the joy of watching squirrels.

Dave