Deer activity in Pa. ( first post wiped out)
10-06-2006 | 10:58 PM
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From: West Chester, Pa.
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
Shane
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10-07-2006 | 05:10 AM
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From: Mont County, Pa
RE: Deer activity in Pa. ( first post wiped out)
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.
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.
10-07-2006 | 07:19 PM
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RE: Deer activity in Pa. ( first post wiped out)
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!!
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!!
10-07-2006 | 07:39 PM
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RE: Deer activity in Pa. ( first post wiped out)
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.
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.
10-07-2006 | 07:40 PM
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RE: Deer activity in Pa. ( first post wiped out)
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