442deer

I'm just looking for encouragement to keep me going back out there. I have never had much luck after the rut,but I can't kill a big buck from here. Have any of you ever had much success this late?

GregH

I have killed a couple during the late season. It's a little tougher now, but like you said....you can't kill one if you don't try.

Sliverflicker

Greg's right, you don't know, if you don't go! I have taken several nice Bucks in late season, after all the Nugities have left the woods, and deer are are back to a some what normal pattern. Hang in there!

dayna0306

Hang tight and check out my late season luck on post "better late then never"

arrow2512

I know what you mean 442 i'm not having much luck either. A matter of fact i've not seen a deer since the rut is over.I't is very hard to get out of bed to go hunting when you've not seen a deer .thier's alot of tracks on the trails but just not knowing when tier coming throw , but i guess i'll keep trying .

442deer

That's a great deer Dayna. What part of IL are you hunting? I'm guessing north, since we have not seen snow yet in central IL.

titleist_03

It is tought, but can be done. Usually, this time of year, you see none or a whole boatload. I hunted last Wednesday and never saw a deer, then tonight I saw 15.

mobow

Do I ever feel your pain!!!! I'm about as frustrated as a no legged dog watching a bone roll down a hill right now!! I haven't SEEN a buck in a month.......BUT, you just gotta keep on keepin on.......Good luck.

442deer

I hunt 75% public, and I'm hoping that when the weather gets tough, only the tough will be out there.
Maybe things will be better then. Ialsohave not seen a buck in a month, but I have seen fresh rubs as big as my torso.

Cougar Mag

Its tough but things are getting better! I saw a shooter Sunday afternoon and am planning on where to put a stand.