hunter109 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I was just wondering if you guys have seen any chasing or any rut activity yet in your state or in Ohio were I am from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 nope..maybe another week yet before any chasing starts here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I've only seen small bucks dogging does so far... There have been a couple dandy bucks taken recently in the area, so there are some big boys moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defense Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 small start of a scrape last weekend. thats it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Almost whacked a nice 8pt the other day on the way to work. It was easily in the 120's. Saw a headless deer, giant body, in the median of the road yesterday, so they're starting to move around. Both in central Ohio. Unfortunately, I can't give you any reports from the stand as I haven't even been out with the bow yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Cooler weather has them moving around a bit more here, past two mornings in a row had deer on the road in front of me less than 2 miles from our property, was about 2 seconds away from hitting a doe in a curve yesterday morning. No doubt imho that cooler weather makes for more deer rutting activity to be visible with deer moving more during daylight hours when the temps drop below freezing over night, but the actual estrous cycles I do not think are altered by the weather. Curious about the "professional" forecasters predictions for this years rut. Anyone have any rut predictions for this year? Last few years seemed to have had kind of lingering drawn out ruts. Hard to say on rutting activity here, a bit early here yet, usually the primary rut is just getting started around the 3rd week of November. Should start seeing some pre rut activity soon though, typically see pre rut activity beginning as early as the end of October first of November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I was wondering if you guys have seen any rut activity yet I hunted this evening (Friday) and had a doe coming in and was about to arrow her when I heard grunting. Small 8 was behind her grunting every step, she squatted and took a leak and bounced out of the area he went nose to ground at the spot and went the opposite way. I live in eastern Ohio. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Out of the years I've put in up in Ohio, the smaller bucks are probably starting to nose around. the mature bucks will more than likely be on their feet within the next two weeks. This up coming week is the week I always hunting in Southeast Ohio, bucks making tons of scrapes and beginning to search for the pre-rut. I never liked hunting the full rut stage with those boogers locking down with Does, I hunted two season up there during this time and it was so hard to kill a good buck. That is why we always went during the pre-rut times, lots of movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 So it will be in two weeks then can't wait ant hunted the rut in a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I was wondering if you guys have seen any rut activity yet It's real close man, for sure the little bucks are scraping and chasing... Big boys will bust out soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Scrapes are popping up everywhere... had a 140+ 10 point at 15 yards yesterday morning but am holding off for something bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Scrapes are popping up everywhere... had a 140+ 10 point at 15 yards yesterday morning but am holding off for something bigger. He would have been getting a ride in the back of the pick up truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 He sure would have gotten a ride in my truck too but way to stick to your guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 He would have been getting a ride in the back of the pick up truck It was and will be difficult to pass up again... but there are two bucks running around much larger. With the sheds and pics from last year we have of one buck, he should score 180+ this year. Hopefully he'll show himself again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I cut the lawn yesterday and noticed one of my sapling oak trees got shredded. It's the only rub I've seen so far. Hoping to sneak out soon if I can get this pesky college work out of the way. Next week is traditionally good, and November 3rd is the new moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 It was and will be difficult to pass up again... but there are two bucks running around much larger. With the sheds and pics from last year we have of one buck, he should score 180+ this year. Hopefully he'll show himself again soon. good luck going after him! NY is so close yet so far away from Ohio...seems the deer get a little bigger out your way. then the farther you head east in NY the smaller they get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKstate Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Went and checked the cameras last sunday and there were several small scrapes along the tree line heading to the first camera, and after checking the images, I had several different bucks "nosing around" and harassing the does, but I haven't seen any in person yet. I think we are starting the pre-rut in OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for the input guys jw if any of you got one yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 In West Central IL I saw my first scrape of the year last night on the edge of a cut corn field. It was small and likely made October 27th. I think the seeking phase just started. time to get serious boys! Better be in a tree this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swhughes81 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I was wondering if you guys have seen any rut activity yet Just a quick thought I live in Indiana I've heard the rut begins where does come into estrus the second moon after the fall equinox, which is the first day of fall. The second full moon after Fall begins on nov 17 I believe. I expect a lot of chasing and pre rut activity to really began over The next couple of weeks. Another reason I feel this way it just seems a little slower this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I have seen 4 different bucks, not a one reacted to a grunt or snort wheeze, I have seen two different scrapes, but I'm pretty sure it's the little guys making them. You have to hit the pre-rut first! Hunting the rut sucks, cause they get with a doe, your done, pre-rut, they come in ticked off, looking to fight, usually REALLY CLOSE! The majority of my bucks are killed during pre-rut, their cusing, making rubs, getting REAL territorial. You grunt, and they come in on a string straight to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 We are getting a little chasing here in northern NY. btw, next spring when you sign up for the turkey contest, try showing up and supporting your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 There starting to get geared up here. Scrapes getting more active and what not. Be here soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 What you mean hope it ant directed towards me but didn't have the net to get on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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