How far will a buck travel?
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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How far will a buck travel?
I have this buck on camera at my place on October 21, 25, and 30th. It seems to be a four day pattern or cycle and I was hoping he was a regular on the property. Although, I just went spotting and saw him 2 miles from here (as a crow flies). He was on a doe and wouldnt leave her. Watched him for about 15 minutes at 75 yards. Ive read where they say deer travel pretty far, but I didnt think they went that far. Or at least I was hoping they didnt. Now that the chase phase has started, do you think he will ever be back or is he lost forever?? What a bummer
#2
Usually a deer won't be more than 2-3 miles from his home territory and even less if there's ample does around. A buck could travel like 7 miles or more in a day chasin' does, but that includes going in circles, doubling back, criss-crossing, etc.
During the rut I wouldn't try to hunt one buck due to his chasing... unless I know of a single buck that is a definite shooter and believe I know where he beds, then I may go for him.
iSnipe
During the rut I wouldn't try to hunt one buck due to his chasing... unless I know of a single buck that is a definite shooter and believe I know where he beds, then I may go for him.
iSnipe
#5
Nice buck! Hope you get him. As long as there's plenty of does, a buck prolly won't go that far. Our spot as tons of does, so I never worry about the bucks we got going to a different area. Only thing is, they just gotta walk out in front of you.
#9
Originally Posted by jbar174
I've always heard the 7 mile theory too, but it will depend on the does.
I'm sure many here can attest to when they're scouting around, they follow a trail, which leads to a creek to be crossed, which rises up to a knoll overlooking a meadow, which on the backside has hardwoods, that eventually blended into a large stand of pine, bordered by popple and birch, which ran down into some ash that led to a vast marsh/swamp area.
By then you've walked 3 1/2 miles and didn't take long at all.
Compare that to a horny hormone enraged buck and one can quickly understand, 7 miles is just a casual jaunt for him!
iSnipe
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pensacola Florida
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Last year I put out my Cam and got this one picture of a NICE 9 point and then never saw him after that. Just one pic. Mid December was he ours or from another territory??? something i'll nevver know.