What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
11-03-2002 | 07:12 AM
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From: Rock WV USA
What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
I am just curious as to see what kind of rut activity are you guys starting to see as of the 1st part of November were you hunt?
As for West Virginia the bucks seem to be no where close to the rut. I have seen no scrapes, no rubs or buck on there feet during daylight at all. I sure hope things pick up next week!
HANKFAN
As for West Virginia the bucks seem to be no where close to the rut. I have seen no scrapes, no rubs or buck on there feet during daylight at all. I sure hope things pick up next week!
HANKFAN
11-03-2002 | 07:21 AM
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From: Martinsburg, WV
RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
Here in Berkeley County, WV, they are beginning to get interested. Had a nice buck chasing does and grunting. Used a bleat call and had another nice one come sneaking in, but I did not see him until he was about 20 yards away and too close to maneuver for a shot.
11-03-2002 | 04:04 PM
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From: Carroll Ohio USA
RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
The rut is goin on here where Im huntin in central Ohio. Im having scrapes all over the place and rubs showin up heavy and bucks chasing does. Ive had 7 bucks chasing does this week.
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11-03-2002 | 04:35 PM
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From: Severn MD USA
RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
In Montgomery County Maryland I've seen several rubs and many scrapes along field edges. Only found a few scrapes in wooded areas though. Haven't seen any chasing acty but I'm sure that will change soon! I'm taking all next week off and am expecting (ok, praying for) good results.
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11-03-2002 | 04:44 PM
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RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
Rubs and scrapes everywhere in LI NY. Its been that way since early october. This next week and 1/5 sime big boys will be making some mistakes (hopefully under me<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>)
11-04-2002 | 07:38 AM
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RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
I'm glad you guys are seeing rut signs because I sure ain't in west TN. I've seen one scrape that hadn't been freshened in some time and no rubs. I've seen plenty of tracks by some heavy bodied deer, but no other traditional buck sign. My sis saw a bachelor group this weekind at my parents' house, but I have yet to see a buck in the woods. What gives?
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11-04-2002 | 08:38 AM
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From: East Central ILLinois USA
RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
In East Central Illinois I have been seeing fresh scrapes and rubs. I have been seeing bucks traveling with does and last night I saw a large racked buck chasing a doe.
11-04-2002 | 09:12 AM
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana USA
RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
Extreme NE Indiana - Pre-rut is on NOW. Bucks cautiously wondering in search of receptive or soon to be does. The middle of the month should open the gate for the rut.
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11-04-2002 | 09:32 AM
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From: Warren County NJ USA
RE: What's The Status Of The Rut In You're Area??
MY HUNTING AREA OF NORTHWESTERN NJ, WE HAVEN'T SEEN NO SIGN OF THE RUT. I HAD A SMALL 4 POINTER WALKING BY, SMELLED THE DOE IN HEAT SCENT FROM JAMES VALLY, CAME IN SMELLED IT, AND WALKED AWAY LIKE HE WASNT INTERESTED. 2 FRIENDS SAW A SPIKE HE TO HAD NO INTEREST IN THE DOES. SEE THIS WEEK IT WILL PICK UP.