Post by: TommyH on October 22, 2014, 07:51:18 AM
Post by: rtspring on October 22, 2014, 08:41:04 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 22, 2014, 08:51:27 AM
Post by: TommyH on October 22, 2014, 08:58:09 AM
We killed a buck that was in full Rut a week ago! Way up high..
Whitetail or muley?
Post by: boneaddict on October 22, 2014, 09:08:31 AM
Post by: rtspring on October 22, 2014, 09:10:44 AM
We killed a buck that was in full Rut a week ago! Way up high..
Whitetail or muley?
Benchleg
Post by: gee_unit360 on October 22, 2014, 11:04:08 AM
Post by: rudysts on October 22, 2014, 11:37:55 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 22, 2014, 12:29:54 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on October 22, 2014, 12:34:04 PM
Post by: Blacklab on October 22, 2014, 03:18:28 PM
Post by: lewy on October 22, 2014, 04:07:15 PM
Post by: BigE on October 22, 2014, 04:23:38 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on October 22, 2014, 05:59:39 PM
MS
Post by: Rainstorm Hunter on October 22, 2014, 07:46:07 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 22, 2014, 07:58:40 PM
Post by: Turner89 on October 22, 2014, 08:44:53 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 22, 2014, 08:49:04 PM
Also saw a good 3x3 bt cruising a field a half hour before dark. He has not been seen all summer, until now. It is about to get good.
Post by: Gutpile on October 22, 2014, 09:38:30 PM
Post by: go4itlab on October 23, 2014, 12:00:55 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 23, 2014, 12:31:43 PM
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Post by: sirmissalot on October 23, 2014, 02:14:22 PM
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 23, 2014, 02:26:59 PM
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Post by: whackmaster 93 on October 23, 2014, 02:44:18 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 23, 2014, 02:49:18 PM
Post by: ribka on October 23, 2014, 03:35:23 PM
that sure is early for Montana for wt's. Usually starts in about 10 days
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 23, 2014, 06:34:39 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 23, 2014, 06:54:26 PM
Post by: zackmioli on October 23, 2014, 09:28:49 PM
Post by: Rainstorm Hunter on October 23, 2014, 09:33:19 PM
Post by: Turner89 on October 23, 2014, 09:42:30 PM
I am really surprised I have not seen more Big Blacktail posted .. This could... go down as one of the best seasons I have seen in a long time ..The weather has been deer hunting weather since the opener and now it has rained for 4 days straight I would think there would be a lot more bucks hitting the dirt .... I am patiently waiting for late archery :archery_smiley::yeah: I feel the same way about this season. After tomorrow I'm off for a week. I'm more excited about this season than the last couple. I may have just jinxed myself :chuckle:
Post by: kodiak 907 on October 24, 2014, 06:28:29 AM
I am really surprised I have not seen more Big Blacktail posted .. This could... go down as one of the best seasons I have seen in a long time ..The weather has been deer hunting weather since the opener and now it has rained for 4 days straight I would think there would be a lot more bucks hitting the dirt .... I am patiently waiting for late archery :archery_smiley::yeah: I feel the same way about this season. After tomorrow I'm off for a week. I'm more excited about this season than the last couple. I may have just jinxed myself :chuckle:
Most of the bucks that get shot will not get posted on here. I have seen more bucks hit the ground this year than any other since 99. The weather has been freakin awesome and the rut down low started about a week and a half early. We have passed on about 10-12 legal bucks(Multi-Season Tag).
Post by: Hoythunter on October 24, 2014, 08:11:03 AM
The next morning, October 16th I watched (and later killed that day) a masher 145" 5x chase and dog a whitetail in unit 124. Those that know this unit or surrounding units vary rarely see any kind of pre-rut activity until late October / early Nov, let alone chase. Everytime i look at that buck it reminds me anything can happen at any given time.
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2014, 09:26:18 AM
Post by: TommyH on October 24, 2014, 09:46:02 AM
About 10 years ago on October 15th I was reading an Outdoor Life article about the WT rut. What caught my attention was the author stating that older does, primarily those that are going downhill with limited life expectency will actually go into cycle 30 days early.
The next morning, October 16th I watched (and later killed that day) a masher 145" 5x chase and dog a whitetail in unit 124. Those that know this unit or surrounding units vary rarely see any kind of pre-rut activity until late October / early Nov, let alone chase. Everytime i look at that buck it reminds me anything can happen at any given time.
I did not know that about the older does. :tup:
Post by: Band on October 24, 2014, 10:58:50 AM
Neither did I, but it makes sense given the fact that does of the human variety seem to be raring to go a little more than they did in their 20's. Can I get an "Amen"? :llam:About 10 years ago on October 15th I was reading an Outdoor Life article about the WT rut. What caught my attention was the author stating that older does, primarily those that are going downhill with limited life expectency will actually go into cycle 30 days early.
The next morning, October 16th I watched (and later killed that day) a masher 145" 5x chase and dog a whitetail in unit 124. Those that know this unit or surrounding units vary rarely see any kind of pre-rut activity until late October / early Nov, let alone chase. Everytime i look at that buck it reminds me anything can happen at any given time.
I did not know that about the older does. :tup:
Post by: tgomez on October 24, 2014, 07:37:42 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on October 24, 2014, 07:50:22 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on October 24, 2014, 08:04:03 PM
Post by: Turner89 on October 24, 2014, 09:58:23 PM
"Amen"..........Couldn't leave you hanging :chuckle:Neither did I, but it makes sense given the fact that does of the human variety seem to be raring to go a little more than they did in their 20's. Can I get an "Amen"? :llam:About 10 years ago on October 15th I was reading an Outdoor Life article about the WT rut. What caught my attention was the author stating that older does, primarily those that are going downhill with limited life expectency will actually go into cycle 30 days early.
The next morning, October 16th I watched (and later killed that day) a masher 145" 5x chase and dog a whitetail in unit 124. Those that know this unit or surrounding units vary rarely see any kind of pre-rut activity until late October / early Nov, let alone chase. Everytime i look at that buck it reminds me anything can happen at any given time.
I did not know that about the older does. :tup:
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on October 25, 2014, 04:55:26 AM
Post by: TommyH on October 25, 2014, 06:20:21 AM
Post by: Craig on October 28, 2014, 02:18:23 PM
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Post by: Old Man Yager on October 29, 2014, 10:48:21 AM
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 29, 2014, 01:48:52 PM
Post by: Gutpile on October 30, 2014, 02:27:45 PM
Neither did I, but it makes sense given the fact that does of the human variety seem to be raring to go a little more than they did in their 20's. Can I get an "Amen"? :llam:About 10 years ago on October 15th I was reading an Outdoor Life article about the WT rut. What caught my attention was the author stating that older does, primarily those that are going downhill with limited life expectency will actually go into cycle 30 days early.
The next morning, October 16th I watched (and later killed that day) a masher 145" 5x chase and dog a whitetail in unit 124. Those that know this unit or surrounding units vary rarely see any kind of pre-rut activity until late October / early Nov, let alone chase. Everytime i look at that buck it reminds me anything can happen at any given time.
I did not know that about the older does. :tup:
You aint lying!!! It's a beautiful thing and I've ben in a permanent state of rut since my divorce 2 1/2 years ago. :hello:
Post by: Hoythunter on October 31, 2014, 02:38:01 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2014, 02:43:58 PM
Post by: Hoythunter on October 31, 2014, 02:54:15 PM
Check out Hawgzilla\
What dreams are made of!
Post by: TommyH on October 31, 2014, 03:35:31 PM
NE , snuck up within 30 yards to a nice 3(8 pointer). He had no clue I was there. Then the woods erupted ! I thought I spooked a couple elk.....the nice 8 point and I both sat and watched /listened to a buck running a small doe back and forth for about 5 minutes. He ran her within 20 yards of me a couple of times. The smaller buck decided he didn't want to interfere and walked off. Got me pretty excited! Never did get a good look at his headgear but it's right where I seen a monster last year. Buddie found his shed this summer and he was all of 180 last year.
Post by: TommyH on October 31, 2014, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: Gutpile on November 03, 2014, 07:42:31 AM
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Post by: huntnnw on November 05, 2014, 11:48:26 PM
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Post by: bigelk1030 on November 08, 2014, 05:51:47 PM
Post by: boneaddict on November 08, 2014, 10:15:41 PM
Post by: jasnt on November 08, 2014, 10:31:27 PM
Post by: Martinhunter on November 08, 2014, 11:00:00 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 09, 2014, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: Gutpile on November 09, 2014, 12:00:00 PM
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Post by: Heavily Armed Hiker on November 10, 2014, 09:45:10 AM
Post by: lucky33 on November 10, 2014, 10:01:26 AM
Post by: blindluck on November 10, 2014, 10:07:05 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 10, 2014, 11:24:40 AM
Anyways lots of doe chasing going on and the bucks didn't seem to care about anything but the does.
Post by: stigalla on November 10, 2014, 05:08:46 PM
The wife and I were heading home from date night Las night(Spokane valley) and three blocks from the house we have a guy that feeds deer/turkey.. We saw 10+does and a 4x4 about a hundred yards from the house.. He wasn't chasing does but his tongue was hanging out and panting like a hound.. Then he proceeded to rub the neighbors apple tree into splinters.. The question is, why wasn't he on the does? And why were they still with fawns? This buck was swollen and ready but didn't seem like he was all that interested in the doe herd just blocks away..
Post by: grundy53 on November 10, 2014, 05:12:33 PM
Post by: calebwhitworth5 on November 10, 2014, 05:19:21 PM
Post by: jasnt on November 10, 2014, 05:38:52 PM
What does weather have to do w/ animals going into the rut? I have read posts where people say a coming weather change should help get the deer into rut? I am heading out for a late blacktail hunt this week and was trying to sound smart around the campfire when I get there :tup: Thanks!when there's frost on the pumkin its time for..... I'm sure you've heard the rest.
Post by: Blacklab on November 10, 2014, 06:11:41 PM
The cold snap coming should get things going better
That's what I'm betting on. Only seen a few deer nothing on the rut activity.
Post by: PA BEN on November 10, 2014, 06:32:39 PM
Anyone out today see any signs of the rut kicking in for whitetail? Heading over next week! Can't wait! :tup:I'm seeing scrapes, don't think the does are in heat yet. Rattled in a w/t buck on Saturday. The bucks know it's on.
Post by: Toptwo on November 10, 2014, 07:13:03 PM
Hit a buck chasing a doe with my camaro. Hwy 231 south of springdale :hello:
OUCH!!!!! We have a 2014 Camaro, I would hate to see what a deer would do to it :( Hope you are ok!
Post by: 3nails on November 10, 2014, 07:15:32 PM
What does weather have to do w/ animals going into the rut? I have read posts where people say a coming weather change should help get the deer into rut? I am heading out for a late blacktail hunt this week and was trying to sound smart around the campfire when I get there :tup: Thanks!The weather has nothing to do with it. When it gets cold the deer have to be out feeding longer and moving more making them more visible. Lots of hunters mistake this for being the rut. Cold weather certainly helps hunting because of the increased movement but means nothing to the timing.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 10, 2014, 07:22:12 PM
Post by: Spawnstar on November 10, 2014, 07:58:03 PM
Post by: grundy53 on November 10, 2014, 08:21:20 PM
:yeah:What does weather have to do w/ animals going into the rut? I have read posts where people say a coming weather change should help get the deer into rut? I am heading out for a late blacktail hunt this week and was trying to sound smart around the campfire when I get there :tup: Thanks!The weather has nothing to do with it. When it gets cold the deer have to be out feeding longer and moving more making them more visible. Lots of hunters mistake this for being the rut. Cold weather certainly helps hunting because of the increased movement but means nothing to the timing.
Post by: huntnnw on November 10, 2014, 10:12:39 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on November 10, 2014, 10:21:33 PM
Post by: _TONY_ on November 10, 2014, 10:24:29 PM
In kahlotus small bucks are acting rutty but the big boys aren't all out yet. To a pic of this guy Saturday.
:tup:
Post by: skeeter 20i on November 11, 2014, 06:26:38 AM
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on November 11, 2014, 08:11:47 AM
Post by: Martinhunter on November 11, 2014, 08:18:56 AM
With the wetside late season opening up in a couple of days. I am a bit curious if any of you have been out and seen any rut activity lately? I will either be hunting kitsap county or Jefferson. Not sure which yetYep should be prime by thursday!!
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on November 11, 2014, 08:37:51 AM
Post by: benhuntin on November 11, 2014, 08:42:10 AM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Post by: rudysts on November 11, 2014, 09:01:03 AM
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Post by: Gutpile on November 12, 2014, 07:42:43 AM
Post by: andersonjk4 on November 12, 2014, 08:15:09 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on November 12, 2014, 08:44:17 AM
Why has she let you chase other doe around?
Luuuckyyyyyy (in napoleon dynamite voice) :chuckle:
Post by: TommyH on November 12, 2014, 04:22:50 PM
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Post by: TommyH on November 14, 2014, 10:06:27 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 14, 2014, 10:15:52 PM
I have a bad feeling that the peak of the rut was late last week into last weekend. There was alot of activity in those 4 or 5 days down here in the south sound. Seems like things have quieted down the last few days. Anyone else noticing that? Wondering if the colder weather that hit a week or so ago triggered it a little early?
That's normal for blacktails around here, in my experience. The rut is pretty much done by the 13th or 14th.
Post by: redi on November 14, 2014, 10:38:13 PM
Post by: bearpaw on November 15, 2014, 06:24:20 AM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on November 15, 2014, 06:51:35 AM
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Post by: badgerman1130 on November 15, 2014, 05:52:01 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on November 15, 2014, 06:08:44 PM
Post by: Band on November 15, 2014, 08:14:31 PM
Post by: stigalla on November 15, 2014, 08:19:39 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 15, 2014, 08:26:24 PM
Post by: stigalla on November 15, 2014, 08:27:37 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 15, 2014, 08:34:29 PM
I smoked one today too! Deer section under "crazy day"
I saw that, good shooting.
I was sharing in your misery in tree stand deepfreeze today :tup:
Post by: Bango skank on November 15, 2014, 08:35:48 PM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 15, 2014, 08:36:37 PM
Post by: oldleclercrd on November 15, 2014, 08:53:08 PM
Whitetail bucks chasing in the NE. Killed a 2.5 year old while he was checking scrapes this afternoon. He was rutted up.Good job man. Any pics?
Post by: PA BEN on November 16, 2014, 07:27:47 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2014, 07:40:50 AM
Post by: bearpaw on November 16, 2014, 07:44:27 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2014, 07:48:45 AM
Went down the ridge and rattled another one in. I am kicking myself for not spending more time chasing them instead of trying to get that last minute Muley pic
Post by: PA BEN on November 16, 2014, 07:53:23 AM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on November 16, 2014, 09:33:18 AM
Post by: grundy53 on November 16, 2014, 09:55:52 AM
Post by: LeviD1 on November 16, 2014, 04:30:32 PM
Post by: PA BEN on November 16, 2014, 05:22:01 PM
I think they will be. I have 7-8 different bucks on cam in the last 2 weeks and very few with a buck and doe in the same timeframe. My dad and brother have been hunting my land the past couple days and have seen does in each of their spots every time with no bucks chasing. Isn't this time of year usually just getting into the good part of the rut. Usually thanksgiving is prime time I think. Cant wait for late archery!:yeah:
Post by: longstevo on November 16, 2014, 06:14:49 PM
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