Pic of same deer in velvet then out of velvet
09-23-2008 | 11:44 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Pic of same deer in velvet then out of velvet
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Solo:
"Too many does" and a buck staying in that area don't jive. Trust me.
He may be "wandering" there.....but if its thick with does....he won't be spending the majority of his time, there.
so I don't think he will leave there, too many Does to keep his attention[:'(]
"Too many does" and a buck staying in that area don't jive. Trust me.
He may be "wandering" there.....but if its thick with does....he won't be spending the majority of his time, there.
09-23-2008 | 01:08 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Pic of same deer in velvet then out of velvet
Solo....
It took me a couple years of hard headed-ness to realize what a lot of guys were telling me was true. I hunted for bucks....by hunting the does. I was mildly successful at it.....BUT....does only tolerate bucks during a few special weeks of the year. the rest of the time....they're in direct competition for food......AND....bucks are more solitude in nature. They typically won't frequent the same spots, trails, etc... that a LOT of does frequent. It's against their survival instincts.
I've got some spots that I doe hunt on......and I'm trying to find the trails the bucks are using. I DIDN'T find that, last night....although it worked out as far as my doe harvest goals go.
I'm planning on having plenty of sits where I don't see does. I'm hoping the sign is there.....the "they should be here" is correct....and I HUNT one of these guys....instead of just passively taking what the woods gives me.
That's my plan.....this year. So far? LOL......
It took me a couple years of hard headed-ness to realize what a lot of guys were telling me was true. I hunted for bucks....by hunting the does. I was mildly successful at it.....BUT....does only tolerate bucks during a few special weeks of the year. the rest of the time....they're in direct competition for food......AND....bucks are more solitude in nature. They typically won't frequent the same spots, trails, etc... that a LOT of does frequent. It's against their survival instincts.
I've got some spots that I doe hunt on......and I'm trying to find the trails the bucks are using. I DIDN'T find that, last night....although it worked out as far as my doe harvest goals go.
I'm planning on having plenty of sits where I don't see does. I'm hoping the sign is there.....the "they should be here" is correct....and I HUNT one of these guys....instead of just passively taking what the woods gives me.
That's my plan.....this year. So far? LOL......
09-23-2008 | 01:13 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Phoenixville, PA USA
RE: Pic of same deer in velvet then out of velvet
That's a great looking buck. Hopefully he ventures back to where you can hunt him and you can get one final picture of him with you sitting behind him.
Good luck.
Good luck.
