October 17th is the opener. I also checked on the 2 acre Shot Plot and they smoked it right down to the stem !!! Not one leaf was left. The trails coming into that plot are pounded...should be an interesting year there.
I did see two small bucks chasing and sparring as well Saturday Morning.
Originally Posted by
Rob/PA Bowyer
Nice, when's the season open in NY. I think I read where it's in less than 2 weeks?
Good sign for sure, early? Yes to some extent. Mature bucks can/will scrape in August. Rubs? Sure anytime after velvet sheds off. Last night I was trapped in a tree with 2 bucks sparing, eating, sparing, licking each other, sparing.
I didn't see any scrapes or rubs going into or out of either spot though. Good luck up there.
Chautauqua County, as far west as you can go
Originally Posted by
sr77
Always nice to run into fresh sign! What part of NY do you hunt in?
shane