Hunted 9p Birdsall ny first 4 days. Sat all day first 2 days saw 5 doe. UGHHH. 15 others in camp 5 bucks down opening day, all small. 2nd day buddy gets nice 9 point, probably 110-115". Day 3 and four are drive day. Nice 8 point heads toward we GLUED to a doe they turn into the drive before I can get a clean shot. Advise drivers good buck heading back in. Buddy put one heck of a running shot on him and hits him just behind front shoulder. Really nice 8 point 100-110". Next drive 2 doe.
On way home thruway east Syracuse exit I see a GIANT walking in a developed area. I got off next exit, turned around headed west and then east again to pull over and watch him. As soon as I stop I see a doe stand up in the tall grass. Every move she made this buck would sprint and cut her off with his rack. He obviously was trying to keep her in this area away from other bucks. He was obviously tending or close too, as was 8 point on drive. That said, I saw the best rut action ive seen in my life. Was amazing. I think mr. Charles A. Early rut predictions where off this year