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If they are big and fresh (sounds like they are fresh) than I've found that they might check them during the day.
Same spot different angle from this yr. I've got a couple of day pics but mostly night pics so far. At least they are visiting the area again. If you have a trail camera you should put one up on your rubs and you may be able to get a better idea of how many bucks and what time they are visiting your rub line.
If the ribs are fresh, then I would set up nearby and get to rattling and grunting to see if I can get buck to respond looking for a fight. I've used this tactic with consistent success. One year we found a dominant buck who just tore up this hillside, at some points he'd only go 20 yards before he'd scrape or rub. He was the most aggressive marker of territory I've ever seen. We called him into shooting range 3 times but never could get him. The last time we called him in he pushed a smaller buck out in front several times on his way to investigate.
Quote from: irish52084 on October 29, 2016, 07:05:31 PMIf the ribs are fresh, then I would set up nearby and get to rattling and grunting to see if I can get buck to respond looking for a fight. I've used this tactic with consistent success. One year we found a dominant buck who just tore up this hillside, at some points he'd only go 20 yards before he'd scrape or rub. He was the most aggressive marker of territory I've ever seen. We called him into shooting range 3 times but never could get him. The last time we called him in he pushed a smaller buck out in front several times on his way to investigate.Yeah I found 2 different lines within about 500 yards of each other and there's at least a rub every 20 yards.
Drag an estrus soaked pad along the rub line the day before or the morning of when you plan to hunt it. Set up where you can see at least 50 yards down the line, wind in your favor and sit all day. He'll show up.
Then sit on it from dawn until dusk. Be patient and stay alert. Those big bucks seem to appear out of thin air when you least expect it.