A perfect end to the first season in MI
 

Well after sittng all day in the rainand seeing nothting but little bucks, I ended my season the perfect way.

I pulled up to the bank and docked my boat. I took the first battery out no problem. I grabbed the second, slipped a bit and did a header right into the river[:@] Soaked head to toe, I just sat in the river and laughed:D

Saw 4 bucks, not one chasing a doe. The moon theory blows in my woods[:-]

On a brighter note my grunt call showed up today[&:]

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Ha! That post made my day. Keep your head up.

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Germ, this is a season for the books!!! First the tree, then a swan dive....what will the encore be???:D

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It's always good when you can laugh at yourself.

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Haha! I swear someone is trying to tell you to stop hunting. So this year you fall out of your stand, got hit by a falling tree, and fell out the boat into the river. Did I miss anything?

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Well, I gave it a chance, and yes, that moon concept does blow!! I knew it wasn't going to make any difference. I did another dark to dark hunt today, I saw NOTHING!! ThisHAS been the "2008 Rut That Wasn't". I talked to another hunter in my area who puts his time in, and he said he believes there was no rut.
I have not seen one singlebuck chasing a doe at all this year. I know it wasn't the warm temps because we had similar temps last year and saw plenty of rutting activity. The rut isn't going on much at night because I'm in my stand an hour before first light, and I'm not hearing any chasing going on in the dark. Therutting moon made zero difference as well. I have no idea what's happening this year!!!

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If the action was actually down today then the moon theory is right on the money as the first does would be in estrous and the big bucks are locked down with them leaving the dinks to roam. ;)

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LOL...I would have jumped in with you! LOL....... misery absolutely has to have company!

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Well at least you can laugh about it. Glad you made it out alright.

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That's great, but I have yet to see a big buck:D

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That's almost as funny as NYBH craping on his grunt call. Glad you know how to swim:D

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Hey Germ coult it be your having a rough season because your toting around that Elite? LOL[8D]

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I was wondering when someone would say that, according to the moon theory, the action is just now beginning.

The deer arent going to just skip rut, they may have it earlier or later than normal, or not full blown chaos like some years, but breeding will go on. Dont forget guys, deer are nocturnal animals. Just because we sit all day and not see chasing doesn't mean it is 100% not happening, these deer aren't going to take the year off from the one thing hes been anticipating all year.[8D]

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Good to hear you had a good season!!!! It's a little chilly for swimming ain't it??? You silly Michigan guys, not sure why the hey you'd want to go swimming in November!!!!

Be careful out there Gary, that cold water can really put a hurting on you.

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I was trying a new scent control tactic.

River mud, look for it in stores soon:D

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The victims of my fall

Flashlight LED busted
Phone soaked and not working

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Rivers and Lakes around here have claimed far more of my phones than I care to remember....Ive even dove into my pool with one in my pocket too.:eek:[:-]

Putting a phone in your tshirts front pocket out bowfishing isnt smart, it acts as a water pitcher....lean over to pick up a fish, and the phone pours right out.:D


Atleast you came away unscathed...be careful, water and cold temps dont mix....could have hit your head on the way down too. Good thing you are ok.

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Almost Cardeer stories. lol

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Well, you've certainly had an eventful season. Haha. As Rybo said, at least you can laugh about it.

What grunt call were you waiting for?

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I've said since the 1st of the month this next week should be the best. I've always seen more action on a waning moon if everything else is good, timing, weather, etc.;)I'll definitely spend some all days this coming week.

I saw a lot of chasing last week (more bucks sighted than does) but it's mostly the PH Bucks.

When you see the Big ones hanging out in the open in daylight you know it's happening.;)

Dan

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I sawlots of rutting activity this week.
But I was in a large area w/ acorns still on the ground. I think feed is the key this time of year.
A lot of chasing and does acting wierd. I think they were in estrous.
Scrapes went cold about Wednesday.
I never saw the big boys till today. (no shot though)
1 - 10pt and 2 nice 8's. Saw them at 1:00 to 2:00.
The 10 was with a doe.
This coming week will probably be better , but we're done here for a couple weeks.

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Gary :Dyou have a thing with falling down :Di have seen it first hand :DI Gotta chuckle out of that one :D

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Did the grunt call show up in the river????[8D]