2007 Rut predictions
10-03-2007, 06:22 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: 2007 Rut predictions
ORIGINAL: early in
I think that's verygood advice!
ORIGINAL: Ohiobuck25
If you're looking to take time off of work this year for the rut, take off the first full work week in November!!!
If you're looking to take time off of work this year for the rut, take off the first full work week in November!!!
10-03-2007, 06:24 AM
#12
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: West Wareham, MA
Posts: 178
RE: 2007 Rut predictions
I think it has alot to do with the amount of sunlight ( and I don't mean cloudy vs sunny ).....and the moon......I think that if it's hot, deer won't move as much...because they are hot....put on a fur coat....you want to run around with that on in the heat, or when it's cooler?...just my opinion.....
10-03-2007, 06:32 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 1,653
RE: 2007 Rut predictions
I always thought the rut was triggered by aphotosensitivity. As they day get shorter things kick in. But like solunar tables and things like that I figure the best time to kill a deer is when your in the woods. I've shot deer during the peak full moon when it was light enough to read and I've shot them after nights that were darker than my wifes heart.
Personally I like the first week of november here as the bucks are still looking and not following some doe that will be prime shortly.
Personally I like the first week of november here as the bucks are still looking and not following some doe that will be prime shortly.
10-03-2007, 07:58 AM
#14
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Posts: 273
RE: 2007 Rut predictions
NORTHERN ILLINOIS IS PRIMARALLY THE LAST 4 -5 DAYS IN OCTOBER FOR LIGHT ACTIVITY AND THE FIRST 5-8 DAYS IN NOVEMBER FOR HOLD ONTO YOUR BOW DONT HAVE TIME TO HANG IT UP ACTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE MY BEST PEAKACTIVITY IN THE AREAS I HUNT....
10-03-2007, 08:22 AM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BUCKS Co PA
Posts: 198
RE: 2007 Rut predictions
I am heading to RockIsland Mercer Countyfrom the 10th to the 16th I hope I have a hold on to your bow week. This is the Mrs first time hunting I want her to see what it was like in Illinois. I have been going out there for 3 yrs and all my hunting bubbies say I am wasting money ect... Until they hunt it they will never understand.
10-03-2007, 09:57 AM
#17
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: 2007 Rut predictions
ORIGINAL: joejanko
It sounds like you have it pegged.
If the full is on the 26th this year, what are your thoughts for the best dates to hunt?
It sounds like you have it pegged.
If the full is on the 26th this year, what are your thoughts for the best dates to hunt?
Drury's claim that in their full history they've killed more big bucks the 3 days of Nov....the 8th through the 10th...that is right on with what I've seen.
10-03-2007, 11:50 AM
#20
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: 2007 Rut predictions
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
I'm off the two weeks following Halloween for our 2 week closer. Even if I'm back to work by then, I'm on vacation those 2 weeks.
I'm off the two weeks following Halloween for our 2 week closer. Even if I'm back to work by then, I'm on vacation those 2 weeks.
He needs it. UPS driver around D.C. I pitty the animals. A lot of pent up aggresion that needs releasing. Pun intended.
