Rugermk2 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi everyone, two days left of gun season, and I still haven't taken a shot. The first season I passed on a small six, and a decent eight. I also passed on three does and a fawn of course. I was within 10-20 yards of all of them at one time or another, and they never knew i was there. I know my scent is covered, but why am I not seeing any big deer? I had 10-12 really nice bucks on my property before 1st season, and I have yet to see one of them. I set up a ground blind yesterday, because I haven't had anything worth shooting come by my stand. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Well, I'm sure you've heard it before, but they don't get big by being stupid. I don't know about Illinois, but I'd guess it's the same there as here. Once the shooting starts the smart old bucks go into deep hiding and they won't move until they absolutely have to. If I were hunting a big buck this late into the season, I'd search out the most unlikely place to find a big buck or the thickest gnarliest cover I could find. You'd be surprised how many big boys lay up in little 1 acre patches of brambles or high grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 FYI most bucks venture out to knew properties during the rut. The bucks you see all summer are likely miles away searching out last does, and what you are seeing are bucks from properties miles away. That or they are already in someones freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Where are you located in Illinois, I am from around Peoria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugermk2 Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Im about 80 miles west of peoria. I'm going to try my blind tomorrow, i plan on sitting in it all day. Hopefully something nice will come by. If that doesn't work, Ill probably spend sunday afternoon checking out the really thick spots on my property that I haven't explored yet this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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