what are the bucks doing !

[kentrek]

went scouting alil outside of Pullman (east side) for mule deer and could only find does. we saw prolly 40-50 does.i have never scouted/hunted for mule deer so i don't have the slightest idea of what to expect. are the bucks in bachelor groups already ? or are they still singled out and hiding ? also is seeing 40-50 deer in a morning good ? when do they start getting into groups ? when do they start hanging around does ? any information would be very much appreciated 

[Todd_ID]

Probably saw bucks and didn't know it;  they just shed and are barely starting to regrow.  In fact, I saw a buck here in town that still had his horns yesterday.

[Austrian Hunter]

Probably saw bucks and didn't know it;  they just shed and are barely starting to regrow.  In fact, I saw a buck here in town that still had his horns yesterday.

 

[WSU]

You could have seen bucks, as they don't have antlers right now.  Also, depending on where you were, seeing that many deer is not unusual.  Biggers bucks are unlikely to be with the herds of does at this point.  Does and small bucks will be in groups all year.

[mossback91]

They all got shot last season!! theres no hope this season!

[backyard bucks]

they are preparing for up coming season... keeping their reflexes up.. 

[rasbo]

right now they have gathered and are discussing how many new ways they can find to piss me off and humiliate me.

[Skyvalhunter]

I think their getting ready to get horned up!! 

[KNOPHISH]

I think the rut started early this year. They all have thick necks & sniffin around the does. 

[kentrek]

thanks guys,i sure do have alot to learn about mule deer.. here i was hopeing they would be like blacktail and have there rut in the fall 

[Timberstalker]

thanks guys,i sure do have alot to learn about mule deer.. here i was hopeing they would be like blacktail and have there rut in the fall 

Those mulies rut in the fall........ Just like the Blacktail you are used to.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

 

I think the rut started early this year. They all have thick necks & sniffin around the does. 

thanks guys,i sure do have alot to learn about mule deer.. here i was hopeing they would be like blacktail and have there rut in the fall 

   lmfao!!!

[deerhunter_98520]

There all having the yearly meeting with wfdw and going over the regs...its there yearly plot against us hunters...they get the regs before we do and discuss dates and and tag numbers