Deer activity in Pa. ( first post wiped out)
 

Started this post a few days ago and it was wiped out by mistake. Would love to hear how all you Pa. bowhunters are making out, as deer movement down this way (chester county) has been a bit on the slow side. would love to know how the rest of you are making out:D

Shane

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Shane, here in Mont. and Del. Co where I've been hunting I saw only my first deer yesterday! It was a decent 8pt though, but no shot opp. He was actually too close, he came in from behind and to my right at 20 feet, not yrds!It was encouraging for sure.
I went out when that rain stopped around 2:00PM thinking they would start moving. I think it will be a similar situation today, after the rain stops of course.;)

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I can't get out today, but you may be right, this afternoon might be a good day to get out!

Shane

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Shane, I'll be in that same stand by 2:30 again today, the rain stoppedjust like yesterday.Yesssss! :D:D:D

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Wayne here in fayette county, pa deer movement here is nice seen 11 today and 5 new rubs also seen 2 turkey kinda weird

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sept 30th..busted climbing down the evening stand..leaving because it was pouring.

oct 2nd 2 sublegal bucks at 815 25yds away

oct 4th..something came in down wind in the wide open woods where i didnt think anything would..winded.

oct 6th...2 does right as the sun was going down

oct 7th..1 grey fox at 500pm...seen 2 on the way out..dont know if they were in the field already or if i kicked them out..

not too shabby so far for my first year at it!!

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I saw my first scrape yesterday and it was fressioned up today!:)

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Here in Centre County I have seen 29 Doe and 1 Button Buck in 5 days of hunting.

Sept 30- 9 Doe and 1 Button Buck and 3 Grouse

Oct 2- 8 Doe

Oct 3- 3 Doe

Oct 6- 3 Doe and a flock of 12+ turkeys

Oct 7- 6 Doe and a flock of 8+ Turkeys

Now remember this is the part of the state that the Unified Sportsmen of PA claim there are no deer. Well then will someone please explain to me what i've been seeing? Also keep in mind that all of these deer have been seen on completely unmanaged land.

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Deer activity here in Indiana County has beengreat. Saw two shooters so far and passed atleast 2 or 3 smaller bucks every time I have been in stand. Seen alot of "rutting behavior" so far, small bucks chasing does with their noses right to their female companion's back-side, heard mature bucks snorth wheezing, and saw a decent fight between a 7 point and a 8 point. Rubs and scrapes are popping up left and right, and things should really be interesting in a few weeks. My vacation is set for Oct. 20th-Oct. 27th and Nov. 3rd-Nov. 11th :D

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Buck Magnet, seems like you have the right days off!;)Good luck.:D

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PA Hardwoods,

IS that unmanaged public or unmanaged private ground?

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In my one hunting spot, I see deer every night. But the other spot I go to, I've seen nothing but squirrels. It depends where you're hunting I guess.

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I am going out tomorrow, hunting a neew stand, hopefully things will pick up!

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I have seen some nice bucks already. 3 on the opening afternoon, a Y buck (no brow tines) a big 6, and a very nice 8 that would have been my biggest buck ever, had he presented an acceptable shot. Friday afternoon, nothing. Yesterday, one nice 8 (different property) snuck in before I could get the bow into position. He actually smelled where I had walked in, and was instantly on alert. This despite all rubber boots. I have not actually seen a doe while hunting. I had two blow at me, but they were seen by the two landowners, and not by me. I'm not complaining, but it seems strange that every deer I've seen while hunting this year has been a buck. I wish I could get out with the frequency some of you talk about, but with my family, it ain't gonna happen.

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Sat one spike and two does wont be out until Wed good luck to all.

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Brirute2, it is unmanaged private land that gets quite a bit of hunting pressure along with all of the surrounding property's