WV rutting Bucks
08-08-2008, 08:49 AM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Denham Springs, La.
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WV rutting Bucks
I am from Louisiana, where our rut is in January. Me and a couple of buddys are heading to WV to try our luck on bagging a big WV brusier and I was woundering when is the (typical) best time to catch those big boys chasin. We will be hunting in Monroe County. Any help will be appricated!!!!!
08-08-2008, 09:31 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
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RE: WV rutting Bucks
probably through november...
not sure how their seasons run, but our best chasing in PA is the first 2 weeks of november(last 2 weeks of bow season) some can be seen through late october into early december...but peak chasing is probably the 2nd and 3rd weeks of november here in PA...and im not real far from WV...
not sure how their seasons run, but our best chasing in PA is the first 2 weeks of november(last 2 weeks of bow season) some can be seen through late october into early december...but peak chasing is probably the 2nd and 3rd weeks of november here in PA...and im not real far from WV...
08-12-2008, 04:45 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pulaskiville
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RE: WV rutting Bucks
I always take a week to hunt around Nov 6-10. That gets me close. Personally I like to be a week or so earlier than the rut...Once the does come into heat, they are more receptive, and the bucks don't have to chase as much. That week before they come into heat the bucks are chasing and they are running.
08-12-2008, 10:51 AM
#6
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Crab Orchard, WV
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RE: WV rutting Bucks
Number one...I hunt Monroe Count...do not expect a 130 class buck...A great buck for the area is around 115-125.....and those aren't too common..the area is over hunted during rifle season....bow season is best. as for the rut...I usually see it coming in around early Nov. Good Luck on your hunt...the southern counties produce the monster bucks....all the bow counties and a few places like mason county...What part of Monroe are you hunting?
08-12-2008, 11:18 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 329
RE: WV rutting Bucks
As others have said - early November. Although if you believe the rut starting shortly after the full moon, it may hit a little late this year.
You'll be hard pressed to find big bucks it that part of the state. You might do better to go a couple of counties over to Wyoming or McDowell (bow-only counties). You will definitely find them there.
You'll be hard pressed to find big bucks it that part of the state. You might do better to go a couple of counties over to Wyoming or McDowell (bow-only counties). You will definitely find them there.
