buckbuster01 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I live in southern NC near the SC line and our hunting season is in full swing and the deer packed and moved. The property I hunt is very thick. When I say thick I don't mean Illinois thick where you can still shoot 100 yds through a thicket. I mean 40 yards in some places is considered open. This season I have seen 0 scrapes and few rubs. This property holds some pretty nice deer and I took a respectable buck during the muzzleloader season. During the muzzleloader and rifle season I was wanting to concentrate on taking some does but they're gone. I was seeing a few in bow season but now all I see is an occasional spike. Very few does and less mature bucks. As I said before I know there are several mature bucks around. I've hunted over food sources, trails, transition areas and nothing. I'm puzzled over the lack of buck sign. It's as if the rut never happened. I seen one chase all season. I change stands frequently to prevent being patterened by ole mossy horns and took a months vacation to hunt these guys and gals. But right now thet are not playing well with others. Our either sex season is over for now and gun season only lasts 3 weeks, do any of you have any suggestions as to how to kill freak nasty? I've tried the middle of the day thing to no avail. Just last night as I drove through the area I hunt I seen a giant 8 point standing on the side of the road. Probably should have made him a hood ornament. Just kidding, but some insight on what the heck is going on would be great. This is the second year in a row this has happened. Thanks a million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 thick cover usually means limited food. maybe clear some of it for a food plot or two. food, water, and cover is what any animal wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 First, I want to welcome you to our campfire, pull up a stump and set a spell. Second, I am in northern SC very near the NC border and I can wholeheartedly relate to what you are seeing. I have taken 3 does this season and that is it. Have not seen a shooter Buck all season, I know they are out there because I have their sheds from last year. I have heard this story time and time again this season. Best of luck and keep us posted on your season. Oh yea, where in NC you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster01 Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Gastonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Man - I am in Spartanburg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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