Rubs and Scrapes...
 

We were out hanging stands this weekend and came across several large scrapes (2 were about 3x 3' the big one was approx4' x 5') and one tree torn apart..

My other half has stated that the only time he has seen signs this early is when the larger boys are in the area / their hormones kicking in early.. showing territory..

What are your experiences with this..

RE: Rubs and Scrapes...
 

I've never seen a scrape from a whitetailbeing worked this early.

I've never seen signofa whitetail rub on a tree this early.

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Are you sure they weren't from the end off last fall's late rut?

RE: Rubs and Scrapes...
 

Brand spankin' new. If we head out to those stands before the rut I will most def. take some pics.

The tree wasn't too big. But, it was completely stripped. Fresh sap running down and the bark laying at the base.

* To add... from my other half.
"No older then 2 days old when we saw. Last time I saw one this early it was a nice drop tine rack.. beautiful 12 pt .. years ago... "

RE: Rubs and Scrapes...
 

Wow that's a new one on me. Part of it could be the bucks trying to scrap off their velvet too.

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sounds like porcupines and turkeys are playing tricks on you

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That's an old tactic to keep your interest up..I bet the "scrape" Matched thepatternofthe sole of his boots.

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LOL.. I would believe that if I wasn't the one pushing to walk through the woods!!

We do have a couple younger bucks out back .. He knows one of them has tossed his velvet socks..

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How many of you guys have seen gobblers strutting with hens in the fall? Seems strange but its happened.

I believe you. It may be odd but anythings possible.:)

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I heard gobblers gobbling their fool heads off on Thanksgiving Day '05. Full strut (13 of them)......and 65 total birds in our set, that day. It was the most God-awful commotion you've ever heard.....them coming through the woods, that day.

I only listed MY experience with early season rubs/scrapes. I'm no expert...but I've never seen it this early (either).