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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Buckfever » Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:44 pm

In the last few days, I've gotten 2 pics of bucks coming in and out of the bedding during legal.


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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Primetime41 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:33 am

SE Wisconsin

Friday: Had 2 bucks sparring at 4pm and 9 more came in to check out what was going on, including 2 slobs.

Saturday: Had 7 different bucks (2 slobs) come thru between 4pm and closing.

Sunday: Had a slob come thru on a parallel trail at 4:30pm and saw several smaller bucks chasing does.
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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Bucky » Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:54 am

Just saw a doe running for her life... two bucks in tow

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Unread postby dreaming bucks » Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:07 am

Bucky wrote:Just saw a doe running for her life... two bucks in tow

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Were they smaller bucks?

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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Mike » Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:50 pm

My brother had a mature buck cruising and hitting scrapes at 12:45pm today, in range but no shot, didn't see a thing until then in a spot where the morning activity is usually really good.
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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Bucky » Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:03 pm

dreaming bucks wrote:
Bucky wrote:Just saw a doe running for her life... two bucks in tow

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Were they smaller bucks?

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Two yr old and one yr old... heard deeper grunting for a while after they hit the marsh... I'm hoping she stirs things up... been slow for me.

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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby PredatorTC » Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:11 pm

I saw 4 lone fawns tonight. The doe must have a lot of them kicked off.
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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby BigHills BuckHunter » Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:12 pm

Bucky wrote:
dreaming bucks wrote:
Bucky wrote:Just saw a doe running for her life... two bucks in tow

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Were they smaller bucks?

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Two yr old and one yr old... heard deeper grunting for a while after they hit the marsh... I'm hoping she stirs things up... been slow for me.

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Hope things pick up for you Bucky.... I keep hearing how slow it is for you.

I got a feeling you will fiil your tag soon with a dandy. ;)
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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Dewey » Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:21 pm

Bucks were moving tonight in eastern Fond du Lac county. Not a doe in sight on stand though! :?

The ones I saw on the way home were feeding in groups with fawns and as far as I could tell no bucks were harassing them.
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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby DropTyne » Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:13 am

Slow for me so far today. Hoping things pick up this evening.

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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Dewey » Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:28 am

Had a hot doe come past mid-day running for her life. About 5 minutes later a decent 8 pt was trailing her grunting and sounding like a barnyard pig! A few minutes later another smaller buck came past trailing her as well.

Here is the smaller one at close range. I am only 6 ft off the ground!

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The rut is on......now bring on the big boys!!!

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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby ttsbuck » Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:52 am

Dewey I really enjoy all of your pics and video, its got to be a lot of extra effort carrying all the stuff you take with you. I am 50 years old and I only carry what fits in my pockets.
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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Dewey » Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:55 am

ttsbuck wrote:Dewey I really enjoy all of your pics and video, its got to be a lot of extra effort carrying all the stuff you take with you. I am 50 years old and I only carry what fits in my pockets.

It's all done with a simple little iPhone that fits in the palm of my hand! Technology is awesome! ;)

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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby Bucky » Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:28 am

4 bucks so far today... one tanker at 1pm... big mature 8... moved stand been here all day.... 9 to 1 was good action

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Re: 2012 Rut Reports

Unread postby wmihunter » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:56 am

Saw a small 7 at 9am. He appeared to bd cruising. He'll be a shooter next year if he makes it through this month

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