VIRGINIA RUT WATCH!
10-31-2008 | 07:32 AM
#61
Typical Buck
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RE: VIRGINIA RUT WATCH!
I had a small buck come by yesterday at about 5 pm. he came about 20-25 yards from me, I used the primos can and he never looked up, just kept walking with his nose on the ground. I swear that can is junk, I might as well leave it in the truck.
10-31-2008 | 10:13 AM
#63
Nontypical Buck
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From: Southeast, VA
RE: VIRGINIA RUT WATCH!
The action is definitely stepping up this week, the bucks are primed and those does are gonna be in heat soon(soom proabably already are).
Wakefield, VA
See full article(bucks were fighting):
Wakefield man's bit of luck leads to two big buck kills ...
Wakefield, VA
See full article(bucks were fighting):
Wakefield man's bit of luck leads to two big buck kills ...
10-31-2008 | 10:47 AM
#65
Nontypical Buck
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RE: VIRGINIA RUT WATCH!
I'm not saying I called the date but
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From July
Slightly edited for clarity and i also think there is adefinite overlap in between phases as individual does don't all come into heat the same day/time.
:From July
original:NEW61375
.........So then what happens? I think that as October progresses andyou finally reach the new moon on Oct 28 that the dark nights prior to(4 or 5 days), on the 28th, and after(4 or 5 days)that new moon cause a spike in melatonin output for the whitetail.That coupled with the factthose levelswereon a gradual rise due to shortened photoperiodincreases both estrogen and testosterone levels which in my opinion probably is the final trigger thatstartsmost does heat cycle (which lasts about 7 days) and causes bucks to become evenmore sexually aggressive. (IMO) Putting the actual breeding part of the rut about7 days later than the time frame ofOct 24-Nov. 5(chasing)which we already establishedis a few days before the new moon and a few days after.(So roughly Nov.1 -12 for the breeding) <<< Shocking I know. .........
.........So then what happens? I think that as October progresses andyou finally reach the new moon on Oct 28 that the dark nights prior to(4 or 5 days), on the 28th, and after(4 or 5 days)that new moon cause a spike in melatonin output for the whitetail.That coupled with the factthose levelswereon a gradual rise due to shortened photoperiodincreases both estrogen and testosterone levels which in my opinion probably is the final trigger thatstartsmost does heat cycle (which lasts about 7 days) and causes bucks to become evenmore sexually aggressive. (IMO) Putting the actual breeding part of the rut about7 days later than the time frame ofOct 24-Nov. 5(chasing)which we already establishedis a few days before the new moon and a few days after.(So roughly Nov.1 -12 for the breeding) <<< Shocking I know.
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10-31-2008 | 11:25 AM
#67
Nontypical Buck
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From: Manassas, VA
RE: VIRGINIA RUT WATCH!
Missed a chance at a monster yesterday and saw two bucks this morning. Had a 3 pointer come by chasing a doe. He actually walked right under my treestand. Someone had shot him earlier this year because he had a nasty broadhead wound that was healing right below his spine. He came by at 0930. The 6 pointer came by at 1120. I wish I could hunt tomorrow but I can't due to work. I will be back at it Monday. Best of luck guys, I really hope one of you scores this weekend.
10-31-2008 | 11:28 AM
#68
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From: Manassas, VA
RE: VIRGINIA RUT WATCH!
I had a small buck come by yesterday at about 5 pm. he came about 20-25 yards from me, I used the primos can and he never looked up, just kept walking with his nose on the ground. I swear that can is junk, I might as well leave it in the truck.
10-31-2008 | 06:26 PM
#70
Fork Horn
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From: Central Virginia
RE: VIRGINIA RUT WATCH!
On the way to work this morning (culpeper) I saw a buck trailing a doe across a field off of rt 15. Nice looking buck, rack high above head, nose to the ground about 15-20 yards behind the doe at a quick trot. I always see deer in this field, usually all does and fawns. Wish I could get permission to hunt it, not a tree in sight, but plenty of thick brush for a blind and due to the proximity to the highway it would be bow only. Good luck tomorrow guys.