cray8705 Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 I started putting my trail cam out in mid June and got some good pics of some nice mature bucks and also some fawns with does. Since mid July I haven't gotten any pics, It was actually right around the time that I put my stands up that I quit getting pics. I was checking and changing the batteries about every week and half to two weeks. Whats everyones take, and any possible answers. Am I checking them to often and how much should I worry about scent control? I'm a little worried this season might not go how I had hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 I can't figure it out either. For the past 2 weeks mature bucks just haven't moved much at all. I've gotten a couple during the early hours before daylight but that's it. There's been no excessive human disturbance on our place that I'm aware of but I did have a camera stolen sometime between July 31st & Aug. 7th. Still have 6 left running. I talked to a friend of mine in another club & they're experiencing the same thing. I'm thinking the older bucks may not be moving far at all in the extreme heat we've had lately. I'm still getting does, fawns, & some young bucks on the cams but the older ones seem to have restricted their movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I think it's just the late summer heat...slow around my parts....Soon as we get some cool temps staying that way, things will pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 yea i didn't even think about the heat causing but it makes sense now that its been pointed out. Its much nicer weather here this week so far so maybe they'll move a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 It has to be hot by you. It has been sweltering up here and I'm quite a distance. Hottest summer on record. I've seen some deer moving just before dusk, but they are moving slow. In fact, I haven't seen a deer walking with a purpose, even. It's hot. Has to be the reason. See if you get a 2 or 3 day period of cool weather. I'd check the dates on the pics then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Best places to try and get pics now is around a water sour e,the more secluded the better . It's been miserably hot here and I think nothing is moving much unless they have to,they are bedding close to water and food like they do late in the year because it is so darn hot. It cuts down on the excess movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 well still no pictures....of deer that is. Maybe this answers the question as to why no deer have been showing up. I have no idea who this old lady is or why she is walking by my camera and more importantly my honey hole stand spot. It is a little funny but at the same time really makes me mad. this lady has no reason to be walking here and she is no where near any road. If I catch her I will yell at her even if she is old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 well still no pictures....of deer that is. Maybe this answers the question as to why no deer have been showing up. I have no idea who this old lady is or why she is walking by my camera and more importantly my honey hole stand spot. It is a little funny but at the same time really makes me mad. this lady has no reason to be walking here and she is no where near any road. If I catch her I will yell at her even if she is old. peta...:argue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 put a bear trap out the with a coke can in it. That'll teach her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Might be time for some posted signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 maybe this is big foots mom...haha, I think posted signs are a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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