mossyhorn Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I was out walking in the hills yesterday and came across I would say about 7 rubs in one little area. This area is about 50-60 yards down the hill from the ridge top where I hung my stand. Up at my stand I have salt lick out and a drip bag hanging. And I have seen a lot of does walk by me while hunting. My question is should I go to him or leave my stand where it is and hope he comes to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CTJohnB Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice that depends what kind of tracks have you found on top verses the bottom, I have found that I see more on the high ground going to the low ground and a lot of beds I found were also on the higher ground, besides the higher up you are the less likely they are to scent you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice If does are walking by you, I'd leave the stand. During the rut, the bucks will start following those does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KY_Coal_Miner Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice Hey Mossyhorn I live in Letcher co. KY and I see the same thing as you most every year. Since you are so close to me I would say the patterns will be close to the same. Those rubs were probably made at night and hunting there would be useless. Stay put and around our modern gun season the buck sign will move right to your stand. It sounds like you have a great spot let me know how your season turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice With that many rubs in a small area, it sounds like that position is either his bedding area or a staging area. I agree with everyone else. I'd eave your stand where it is fi it were me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice Stay Put. When the does start to come into estrus, that big bruiser will walk right past your stand. All you need to do is be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice Leave your stand right there. A general rule I've read about in a few books is that you should leave your stand where it is unless you see a buck use the same path more than twice. if you haven't seen this buck yet, I wouldn't move it. He'll be trailing those does soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rackrus Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice Stay put!!! You have the right spot, all you need is the right time. Even if it takes all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice [ QUOTE ] If does are walking by you, I'd leave the stand. During the rut, the bucks will start following those does. [/ QUOTE ] ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyhorn Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Need some advice Thank you the help guys. Oh yeah today I went ginseng hunting with dad and we found a huge rub. It was over on the other side of the holler but there has been a lot of four wheelers coming in there the past 2 weeks. I hope whatever left it gets pushed to the side I am hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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