Originally Posted by
bronko22000
Definitely too early. This time of year I strongly believe that no scent is the best scent. But if I were to use anything right now it would be buck urine. Any buck worth his salt will want to know who is invading his territory looking for HIS doe(s).
I just got done reading in PA's Outdoor News that the "rut moon" won't be until November 23. That is very late but should be good for the rifle hunters this year.
Here in PA I normally have my best luck seeing cruising buck from now (Nov. 1) to about the 15th. I won't use any estrous scent until I see a big boy chasing. Then I had better have it in my pack.
Using an estrous scent too early WILL alert both buck and doe alike.
So what would you say about someone actually seeing a buck breeding a doe last week? Would you say that it is too early for this to happen? What would you say to someone who saw chasing behavior prior to Oct 15th. Would you say that it is too early for this to happen? That the deer must stop that behavior because the moon isn't in the cycle that it should be?
Brushy Pines and kellyguinn have both reported seeing very active rutting behavior, but maybe they should wait until Nov 23 to use any scent (if they choose to use any scents)? Sounds like for them now is as good of a time as any.