Virginia rut??
11-16-2011 | 01:51 PM
#41
Typical Buck
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The bucks around me are in full rut. Have been seeing 2 bucks, at least I think they are 2 different ones, chasing does all around my area. Had to pass on a nice 8 ptr last night that was trailing a doe at 30 yards from me. I shot a smaller buck on Saturday and I have to shoot a doe before I can shoot another buck. I knew I would regret shooting the smaller buck but didn't think I would regret it the first time I am back hunting after shooting it.
I take it you are in Faquier, PG, or Fairfax county with the EAB restrictions?
Glad to hear you are seeing action. I'm going out on Friday for one last hunt until after Thanksgiving.
11-16-2011 | 03:24 PM
#42
Typical Buck
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From: Virginia
I am in Franklin county and it has the EAB too. There are lots of does around so I hope to get one in the next couple days so I can get back to rack hunting.
11-16-2011 | 03:29 PM
#43
Nontypical Buck
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From: VA, USA
11-17-2011 | 01:03 AM
#45
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I dont know about you guys but I'm gonna be in the stand as soon as this weather clears out today. The milder temps kinda slowed things down here the last few days. I imagine this major temp drop will fire things up.
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11-17-2011 | 01:27 AM
#46
Fork Horn
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From: Southern Va
I'm hoping this rain will slow a little..... I have plans to be in a stand in an hour........Went out Tuesday morning. Shot a doe at 10:34. Saw alot of scrapes and one huge rub. the area looks red hot......
11-17-2011 | 01:37 AM
#47
Fork Horn
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I'm hoping this rain will slow a little..... I have plans to be in a stand in an hour........Went out Tuesday morning. Shot a doe at 10:34. Saw alot of scrapes and one huge rub. the area looks red hot......
11-17-2011 | 02:54 AM
#49
Nontypical Buck
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On a side note: My wife called me about 6:15 AM and said she had a large buck run in front of her on the way to work during the pouring rain. I asked her how big it was and she said, "like those you put on the wall!"