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Post by rhinodogg on Nov 21, 2008 12:58:10 GMT -5
I've been hunting the same place in Dearborn county the last 5 years. This year is the first year that I've seen more bucks than does (about 5 to 1). The bucks I've seen have all been young with small racks, mostly forkhorns. We have a really nice 8 point (130ish) and 9 point thats about the same. Other than those and a decent 10 point I saw early in bow season, all baby bucks and very few does. Last year it was pretty much the opposite on does. I've been holding out for a decent buck, but I think I'm gonna do the "if it's brown, it's down" this weekend. I need some meat in the freezer, dangit!  |
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Post by dbd870 on Nov 21, 2008 13:07:06 GMT -5
Not quite that severe for me but the buck to doe ratio is way up for me as well and last year was just the opposite. On the other hand I have missed 2 does this season.
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Post by dadfsr on Nov 21, 2008 13:21:58 GMT -5
Sat AM I had 5 bucks and 1 doe come by in the first two hours. The first buck was a decent 6 pointer and all of the rest were small "forkies" except for the genetic brainfart (four on one side and 1 on the other side) that I took out of the gene pool. So just from that short observation I would have to agree with you.
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Post by drs on Nov 21, 2008 13:33:14 GMT -5
This past Summer; I saw several Doe, on my place. However, like you guys, I've seen more Bucks this season than Doe. We had a HUGE acorn crop this year and I think the Doe are in the woods more, and only come out into a field at night.
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Post by johnc911 on Nov 21, 2008 14:33:03 GMT -5
Wait a minute you have only seen small bucks. I tought all we had now were monster bucks running around WEIRD   |
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Post by rhinodogg on Nov 21, 2008 16:42:34 GMT -5
Wait a minute you have only seen small bucks. I tought all we had now were monster bucks running around WEIRD The small buck thing isn't what bugs me, it's the unusually low number of does I've seen. It's kind of funny though.... we've had a doe around for the past 3 years that's missing half of her left ear (been like that since she was a fawn). I've seen her a dozen times this year and she counts for the majority of my doe sightings. |
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Post by rockster11 on Nov 21, 2008 16:46:19 GMT -5
The doe ratio is SKY HIGH here..... In Hamilton County and Miami/Wabash county..... SKYYYYYYYYY HIGH... |
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Post by mbogo on Nov 21, 2008 17:41:07 GMT -5
The hunting has been similar in my area also, I have been seeing two bucks for every doe. Normally I see at least 1:1 or more typically 2 or 3 does to every buck sighting. The bucks have been mostly 1.5 yos as well with a few 2.5s and about the same number of 3.5s. It has been about the same way on my trail cam photos most of the year. I've also noticed from sightings and trail cam photos that there seems to be few yearling does this year. I wonder if it is a result of the EHD outbreak last year.
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Post by songdog on Nov 21, 2008 19:42:39 GMT -5
A lack of seeing does is one of the best indicaters of the rut being in full swing . The does are all coming in season and are now seeking out and staying with the best buck they can find , I think in a couple of days you will start seeing more mature does, and as the breeding curve goes down probably a few more nicer bucks moving also.
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Post by colts1888 on Nov 21, 2008 20:11:38 GMT -5
Thats a good question. I have not seen more then 4 does since last Saturday. Seen a 6 point tonight about an hour before dark. He appeared to be cruising. I have seen more bucks then does his year. Usually see a lot of does. Deer sightings overall are way down for me so far.
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Post by freedomhunter on Nov 21, 2008 21:37:38 GMT -5
been a weird rut, for sure, wait em out
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2008 8:09:07 GMT -5
I almost put up a similar thread a few days ago. I hunt right next to you in Franklin County and aside from my first bow hunt (Oct 3) when I saw 12 does and no bucks, I bet I saw at least 4 or maybe 5 bucks for every doe the rest of my hunts.
Very unusual indeed. It was pretty exciting though, seeing all those bucks. I saw 10 different bucks in one day and only saw 1 doe that day. That was a personal record for me.
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Post by hoosieroutdoorsman on Nov 22, 2008 8:13:58 GMT -5
They are right with the rut being in the breeding mode the does won`t move more than 50 yards from where they will breed, so buck and doe activity will be minimal for a few days. Let nature do its thing and you will see em again.
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Post by drs on Nov 22, 2008 8:23:32 GMT -5
The hunting has been similar in my area also. I wonder if it is a result of the EHD outbreak last year. Quite possible, however EHD outbreaks happen to some degree each year. |
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Post by tickman1961 on Nov 22, 2008 8:52:16 GMT -5
Saw six does in a picked corn field on the way to work today..7:40 am...find what they are feeding on if you will find the does.
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Post by colts1888 on Nov 22, 2008 10:38:00 GMT -5
I seen 5 does this morning. Sadly, thats the most activity from does i have seen in weeks.
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Post by vortex100 on Nov 22, 2008 12:52:33 GMT -5
Fri Morn - 5 diff bucks/5 does and still chasing. So 50% for me, but who knows really. A couple weekends ago I say 14 does and 0 bucks. You only need the one hot doe.
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Post by old3arrows on Nov 23, 2008 7:32:12 GMT -5
I saw 14 does and zero bucks yesterday morning from 8 am to 10 am, and man was it cold!  12 degrees at daylight. They were up moving and feeding in Jefferson County. |
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Post by rhinodogg on Nov 25, 2008 19:19:37 GMT -5
Wait a minute you have only seen small bucks. I tought all we had now were monster bucks running around WEIRD The small buck thing isn't what bugs me, it's the unusually low number of does I've seen. It's kind of funny though.... we've had a doe around for the past 3 years that's missing half of her left ear (been like that since she was a fawn). I've seen her a dozen times this year and she counts for the majority of my doe sightings. Here's a pic of the half eared doe...  |
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Post by freedomhunter on Nov 25, 2008 20:50:29 GMT -5
With bucks or hiding from bucks, do a couple drives of thick stuff you can't hardly walk thru and you will find em. Or hunt till the end and old long noses that are starving will suddenly pop up from everywhere.
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12 degrees at daylight. They were up moving and feeding in Jefferson County.