Hi guys.
I am a new hunter of about 3 years. I am learning a lot from thisforum. I hunt in Suffolk, VA. on a 10 acre peice of private property. I am the only one that hunts it. Anyways. Usually this property which is full of oaks only holds young bucks and a lot fo does from what I've seen.
But yesterday I was in my stand at about 5am, I just purchased primos estrus bleat can. I began using it right before sunrise and a 9 point buck, neck was thick stepped right out on the logging road about 85 yards away from mewith in 30 mins.too far for alethal shotgun shot I would think..so I did not even try, and then give my stand away...he stood there for a sec and then went into a thicket behind me. Needless to say after cleaning the mess I made in my pants from seeing that NICE deer LOL, I waited to see if he was circling me as I also had a scent wick of codeblue estrous out..he never came out of the thicket..and then in the same place this buck came from about two hours later what appeared to be a four point did basically the same thing. NECK swollen on him as well...I have never seen deer here like this on this property. I am so excited.
I have also seen 4 does in the last 3 days running the property by themselves.
I am considering going today even thought here is so much wind. Anyways, I just wanted to share that the does are by themselves here, and the bucks are as well.
Also, two people that live down the road from me, have hit deer this past weekend..both bucks. SAme couple...insurance is going to hate them I guess...
How much longer do I have entil this rut activity begins to wind down, and should I continue to use the estrus can call at this time?
I am sorry for the dumb questions, I just want to bag me a nice one
Also I do have permission for a guest here if anyone is interested..As I said I do not know much more...but I am trying to soak it all up like a sponge..
just wanted to add my info, and if anyone has any tips or advice It would be welcomed...
Thanks guys...I've learned alot from reading ya'lls posts.
-Scott
Hunting in suffolk, close to the windsor line