the 100 acres of clearcut that i have been watching has 6 active does in it (that i have layed eyes on). this evening i can face to face with 2 of them as i crested out of the heavy timber into the clearcut, we stared at each other for 2-3 minutes before they bounded off. they disappeared around a slash pile that was 100 ft from the timber, i know i saw something right next to the timber about 300 ft out but the brush was so thick that i couldn't make it out even with my leupold mojaves.. i sat and watched for about 10 minutes then i heard something descend into the timber breaking sticks, was this likely a buck?? have yet to actually see any bucks but a ton of sign.. i'm just being patient watching and being very quiet..
dreaming of the antlers..