My theory on MI rut in My area
11-08-2007, 07:40 PM
#11
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: My theory on MI rut in My area
ORIGINAL: FRALEY
Germ buddy it is running a tad behind this year. It is really going to hit during the gun seasons this year IMO.
Germ buddy it is running a tad behind this year. It is really going to hit during the gun seasons this year IMO.
11-08-2007, 08:25 PM
#15
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Redford Michigan
Posts: 593
RE: My theory on MI rut in My area
I have to agree and disagree with ya Germ. I hunt Jackson Co. on private land that has been in a voluntary QDM for well over 15 years. I have seen and shot videos of mature bucks chasing all the way back to Oct. 6th. I am also hunting a small ridge just off the Grand River and the bucks seem to be using this as there route to and from bedding areas.
I am seeing young bucks as well but, this is due to the QDM. As of last Monday morning I do not believe the does were in heat full swing, sparatic at best. I think this is going to be the week where grunting and all day sits will pay off.
IMO if there are only a few does ready to come into heat well, the bucks will not leave them alone but, you get a higher number in heat well, they are gonna be running all over and at all times.
I disagree though that the taking of more does will change their behavior much. They will still tag the ones coming into early estrous and then go seeking when the scents fill the air.
I did do my part on taking a large doe out a couple weeks ago but, I also have mixed feelings on that. The doe I shot travels a run right by my stand every day. I may have shot myself in the foot by taking her before the rut and having the big boy come cruising after her. Time will tell.
I will be out there from Saturday until the 14th, all day every day on three different stand locations and hopefully can connect on the 17 or 12 pts that I filmed just a couple weeks ago.
Good luck Germ and everyone else, Gun season is sneaking in on us so, hunt hard, shoot straight and give thanks to God for the hunts we can enjoy.....................
I am seeing young bucks as well but, this is due to the QDM. As of last Monday morning I do not believe the does were in heat full swing, sparatic at best. I think this is going to be the week where grunting and all day sits will pay off.
IMO if there are only a few does ready to come into heat well, the bucks will not leave them alone but, you get a higher number in heat well, they are gonna be running all over and at all times.
I disagree though that the taking of more does will change their behavior much. They will still tag the ones coming into early estrous and then go seeking when the scents fill the air.
I did do my part on taking a large doe out a couple weeks ago but, I also have mixed feelings on that. The doe I shot travels a run right by my stand every day. I may have shot myself in the foot by taking her before the rut and having the big boy come cruising after her. Time will tell.
I will be out there from Saturday until the 14th, all day every day on three different stand locations and hopefully can connect on the 17 or 12 pts that I filmed just a couple weeks ago.
Good luck Germ and everyone else, Gun season is sneaking in on us so, hunt hard, shoot straight and give thanks to God for the hunts we can enjoy.....................
11-09-2007, 02:28 AM
#16
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Nov 2003
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RE: My theory on MI rut in My area
Seems like the same deal here in NY Germ.I'm not seeing what I usually see at this stage of the season. I'm sticking to my gameplan through the weekend. If I dont' see things picking up (a lot)I'm heading right on top of them.
11-09-2007, 02:40 AM
#17
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Canton, Michigan
Posts: 54
RE: My theory on MI rut in My area
Being a Michigander myself....IMO...I dont think that the rut has started yet...the weather has not been right...its been to warm. Im sure some of the critters have started but the heat is commin!!!! Next 2-4 weeks should be our best weeks in the woods. Good luck everyone!!!
11-09-2007, 03:02 AM
#18
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 36
RE: My theory on MI rut in My area
So everyone's opinion is, if we harvested more doe's to even up the ratio abit more, the buck's would be forced to be active to find the does, instead of them having "breakfast in bed"?
I've seen two shooter 8's in August/September, havent seen them since. I have found rubs and scrapes though. I have also taken two doe's so far, but from what I'm seeing coming into my small plots, the herd still has plenty of doe's.
I've seen two shooter 8's in August/September, havent seen them since. I have found rubs and scrapes though. I have also taken two doe's so far, but from what I'm seeing coming into my small plots, the herd still has plenty of doe's.
11-09-2007, 03:23 AM
#19
Bartender
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 6,634
RE: My theory on MI rut in My area
I.E. had a hiccup and touched enter twice during it.
I.E. had a hiccup and touched enter twice during it.
I.E. had a hiccup and touched enter twice during it.
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Why did you post it twice? Why did you post it twice?
Why did you post it twice? Why did you post it twice?
11-09-2007, 05:08 AM
#20
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nekoosa Wi USA
Posts: 6,066
RE: My theory on MI rut in My area
Same here in wi, why are they not chasing hard and scraping and rubbing, I know theres bucks on our property I see them every single day but its liek they arent even really ready, its like they are just gettign to the seeking phase. Ive seen some small chasing and one good battle the other day for dominance. What gives this year????