rut

[trout13]

is the rut still on havent seen any deer in three days dont know why ?

[OkXbowHunter]

Although I don't live in your neck of the woods, I'll go out on a limb and say that yes, the rut is still on in your hunting area. The Bucks are probably in lock down mode, which means they're with hot does waiting to breed them. After most of the Does are bred, you'll start seeing Bucks cruising again. It depends on a lot of different things, mainly the Buck to Doe ratio and the population in your area, and not to mention the timing of the rut. But I'm guessing this is why you're not seeing many at this time.

[DanO]

It's REALLY quiet up here as well. I think it's the gun season that put the deer in super lockdown. They aren't even using there regular runs at this point. Wonder how long it takes to return to normal.

Dan O.

[watamach]

I'm in 80 around Baden/Plattsville area and saw bucks earlier this week running pretty hard but would agree its lock down right now. If it could get a little colder we would see more day movement is my guess. I am having success hunting food sources at night right now and seeing bucks just before dark. I saw quite a few fawns the last couple of days so can only assume they have been temporarily abandoned so moms can breed.

[spitfire125]

i hunt in 90 sweaburg area, i agree bucks are definitely in lockdown mode, bucks are sticking with hot or soon to be hot does,give it another week and bucks will start searching again.

[bullfood]

Saw 2 bucks , 1 was a beautiful 10 pt, out in the middle of the day on Saturday. both had nose to ground so I would think the rut is still on

[watamach]

I went out quickly this morning and had to be back by 8:30 but wished I could have stayed until 10 at least. I used a scent drag and decoy this morning and had 2 different bucks follow my scent drag part way and then leave the field both in the same place. I had scarface set up as a doe and both bucks saw it and stopped looked several times and moved on. They were moving pretty good so they were searching hard for does. I used a scent drag for at least .5km from where I park and it has been a good move lately for me. I refresh it a couple times as I walk. Not sure if the bucks would have come into the decoy with antlers on it?

[dustycraven]

bump>>> Buck Decoy?

[ch312]

is the rut still on havent seen any deer in three days dont know why ?

considering i watched a buck let a doe have it on friday i would have to say yes, the rut is still on.