massachusetts rut
11-06-2007, 06:36 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Western Massachusetts
Posts: 7,168
RE: massachusetts rut
starting lightly... from what I have heard. I personally haven't seen any rutting activity, but some friends have seen some light chasing... lots of fresh scrapes appearing. This colder nastier weather should kick it off.
I hope...
I hope...
11-06-2007, 02:59 PM
#3
Spike
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 40
RE: massachusetts rut
I have seen some scrapes that are being reopened and a lot of rubs really agressive ones where the tree is ripped in half and laying in 2 pieces, but only heard some chasing while in my stand before light. It has been pretty warm out and I think that is what is keeping all the activity happening at night. As soon as the temp dips a little bit we should see it more, I have also found a lot of sign at some water holes and swamp puddles maybe they are getting up for an afternoon drink
11-07-2007, 07:10 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 1,653
RE: massachusetts rut
As far as I'm concerned it's as good as it gets right now. The bucks are looking and the does are not quiteready. In a week or so they are gonna be paired up a bit more.
I like it when their looking!!!!
I like it when their looking!!!!
11-08-2007, 05:46 AM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Western Massachusetts
Posts: 7,168
RE: massachusetts rut
My buddy shot this decent 8 in Berkshire County yesterday AM. He had the place torn up. 3 doe came in first light. He came in grunting and chasing right after them. His 2nd 8 point of the MA bow season.
http://i16.tinypic.com/6pk6bdz.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/6pk6bdz.jpg
11-08-2007, 01:46 PM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Ludlow MA.
Posts: 1,478
RE: massachusetts rut
CONGRATS TO YOUR BUDY WESTERN MA. IVE BEEN HUNTING THIS ONE ARE AND THE TRESS IN THIS AREA ARE TERRIBLE FOR A CLIMBER BUT THE DEER ARE MOVING THREW THERE HAVNT BEEN ABLE TO GET A SHOT ,
BUT HANGING IN THERE,
WISH EVERYONE GOOD LUCK
BUT HANGING IN THERE,
WISH EVERYONE GOOD LUCK
11-09-2007, 01:39 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MA
Posts: 1,653
RE: massachusetts rut
Like I said!! This is when you want to be out there. Not gonna get any better!!!!
11/8/07 @ 6:30 AM
11/2/07 Buck tooth buck with overbite..
But now my seasons over.....
except 5 doe tags left for Z11 but nobody wants a deer unless i cut it..
11/8/07 @ 6:30 AM
11/2/07 Buck tooth buck with overbite..
But now my seasons over.....
except 5 doe tags left for Z11 but nobody wants a deer unless i cut it..