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Old 12-25-2003, 10:01 PM
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skeeter 7MM
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Bobby I agree 100% with your theory & methods. I have killed more mature bucks at midday than all other times combined during the rut phase(this includes late pre, full blown and early post). Last year we harvested 5 mature bucks one was shot at open light and 4 others were midday(3 of which were rattled out around noon-late pre rut). This year I harvested both my bucks right around high noon. First 5x5 -7 1/2 year old in full blown rut - rattled out, second a 5x5 - 5 1/2 year old post rut at 12:30pm in a transition area.

Change up is the best pitch to have for hunting mature bucks, don't get stuck in a rut(pun). Hunt deeper, smarter and longer when ever possible.
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