UP rut
 

I've got a cabin and 50 acres of woods way up north in the UP of Michigan, close to the Houghton/Hancock area. I'm going up there this weekend and was wondering how are things looking up there? Are the bucks chasin the does? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

RE: UP rut
 

I'm from Bessemer, and nobody over hear has seen any sign of Big BUcks Chasing yet.

RE: UP rut
 

I live about 12 miles north of houghton matthewg....the small bucks are chasing does here now this past weekend i seen 2 different ones chasing does while driving around noon time.
ANy day now the bigger bucks should be starting too up here.

RE: UP rut
 

Same for me in Iron County. Small bucks are on the move and have seen a few scrapes, but the big boys seem to be pretty laid back yet. Got some cam pics of a nice 9 that is pretty necked up so it should be really good for the opener.

RE: UP rut
 

I got up here today and came back from hunting. Looks like the rut is just starting here. I saw some nice rubs and a scrape on my property, However all Isaw today was like you guys said, a little guy chasing a doe. Maybe tomorrow.

RE: UP rut
 

I watched a huge 8 pnt mount a doe yesterday, 11/11/05 on Presque Isle in Marquette. I have it on video and will try to put it on here. I have to have a buddy digitize it first. So, I would have to say the rut is in full swing up here. I was hunting between Ishpeming and Gwinn last week and they were chasing last week.