coolerpup, i use the strings-

You guys are sick!!! I'll admit though I took my wife once and had one of the best nights I ever had for seeing bucks. Had one little spike follow her across the field. Scared the crap out of her!!!!

now that is to funny. hey with the bucks coming out of velvet..they r ready to breed. the urge isnt that strong, but they r thinking about it...hey, i think about it everyday

The Maryland DNR says that most does are bred during the first 2 weeks of November. Cant be much different in Delaware. I agree with farm hunter that the best time to be in the woods is right before all the does come into heat. The bucks will be ready and moving alot looking for the first hot does. I have had my best hunting days on Nov 7.

thanks for all of the info...the last 2wks of oct and the 1st of nov should b hot:

guys i wanted to being this back up...i will post if i see any activity in the morning. i will be in the woods at first light.

Hey guys, It's funny that you all mentioned 11/9 as &quot;the day&quot; to be in the woods all day. It happens to be the day last year I scored on my big buck! I didn't know I was going to sit all day until I saw a buck chasing does around early that morning. After passing on many smaller deer, I arrowed mine just before dark. I used to take the first week of bow off. This year, guess what week I have off? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

What days do you expect to be the best during the rut in western ny???
I have vaction days i need to use up??? HELP me pick some days(4).
Thanks eddie

go for the second week of nov