Smitteken Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 ...schedule my vacation? I work a 4 on 4 off schedule so what ever 4 days I take off I theoretically have the previous 4 and latter 4 off also. I was thinking about taking off Nov 3-6 which would give me off Oct 30- Nov 10. Or take Nov 11- 14 off and actually be off Nov 7- 18. I hunt in Southern Illinois and am trying to decide when I would be best suited to catch the heavy chase period leading into the heart of the rut. I presented this same dilemna a couple months ago but haven't made a decision yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostiniowa Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... i like the earlier period here in iowa and back home in oklahoma but either with your schedule and amout of time off should be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... Quit your job and hunt the entire season jk Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMSD5 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... oct 30-nov10...this way you hit pre-rut and the main rut....or that's around the time it hit's here in tn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... If it was me, I'd take off during the latter time frame. It's been during that time frame the last few years that deer activity has been at it highest in my hunting area. I've noticed that the buck movement in our area doesn't hit hard until after the first of November usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... I think for our lattitude, the latter dates see the best buck activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... [ QUOTE ] Or take Nov 11- 14 off and actually be off Nov 7- 18. [/ QUOTE ] This is the time frame I would take......D&DH is predicting a later rut this year with the seeking phase starting to ramp up around 11/16 (so called rutting moon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... I would take the later part off. That is what I do every year here in NE Iowa. Seems to work well at least for my success the last 3 years on nice bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarylandQDMA Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... I vote for the later dates as well. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... First week of November, or 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... I would say Oct 30- Nov 10. The deer usually seem to be moving good during this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted September 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... We've got 5 votes for the latter, 3 for the earlier, 1 in-betweener, and 1 for the entire season. OK I choose the entire season... ...Boss says "No"... ...dang... ... allright leaning towards the latter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... Hey Smit, you working in STL? If so, with what company and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... I would take the latter. Here in TN I have seen the heaviest rutting the week before gun opener through the first week of gun. This is the two weeks before thanksgiving. You being a little further north yours should be a little earlier, but not by much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Re: When should I... With the second moon coming later this year then previous I would tend to schedule for the latter of the 2 I personally am going to plan around the 20th for my peak season here in Iowa you will probably be right on with the 11-14th. Thats if you beleive in the moon phase for rut activity ... I do alot dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Re: When should I... Best activity around here is usually the second or third week of November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Re: When should I... I'd go for the earlier vacation. The last 2 years, I took off the 2nd week of Nov in Wis and was disappointed. I believe I hit the actual breeding period where the bucks weren't running, just hiding with does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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