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Post by beermanbrian on Oct 28, 2016 14:14:12 GMT -5
I have probably hunted the least amount thus far as I have in my hunting life. I guess that is what have 2 kids under 5 does to you. That being said, I haven't seen a lot of activity when I have been out the past few days. I also haven't seen scrapes where I have normally seen them in the past this time of year.
I am reading that some are predicting a later rut. More towards the end of November. Is anyone seeing any indication that this might be the case?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 14:26:51 GMT -5
I have seen scrapes (fresh one), rubs and young bucks in the seeking mode. My neighbor who knows deer informed me yesterday that he has seen this same huge buck the last two days in my yard. Of course I'm working. My wife saw him last Sunday morning while I was in the shower and my son last night around 10:20 PM in the field. So yes, it just started in the seeking mode. No chasing yet.
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Post by boonechaser on Oct 28, 2016 14:28:05 GMT -5
It's been on here in Southeastern Indiana all week. Have had several bucks chasing doe's, grunting etc. Saw 5 different bucks this morning. 3 following and bumping doe's, 1 cruising and other came into rattling. Last night saw 3 bucks , night before 4. Most are 1.5 and 2.5 yr. olds but last 2 sets I have seen 3.5 year old 120 class bucks. Both harassing doe's , grunting , scraping and rubbing tree's. Think this warm spell will probably suppress daytime activity somewhat but it's happening. Have had several buddies reporting same. I'm located in Switzerland County. I am taking off Thursday and Friday next week as cold front coming through dropping night time temps into low 40's and cooler yet over the weekend. Should really get them going after this warm spell.
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Oct 28, 2016 14:39:39 GMT -5
Yes. Bucks scent checking every doe in the corn field right now. They are definitely pushing them. Watching bucks make scrapes and rubs on the edges of the corn. Weather turns cold it will be wide open. But not until late next week👎 80 degrees doesn't help things.
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Post by ms660 on Oct 28, 2016 15:04:38 GMT -5
Wife seems to always have a head ache, no action for me.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 28, 2016 15:54:26 GMT -5
It's been on here in Southeastern Indiana all week. Have had several bucks chasing doe's, grunting etc. Saw 5 different bucks this morning. 3 following and bumping doe's, 1 cruising and other came into rattling. Last night saw 3 bucks , night before 4. Most are 1.5 and 2.5 yr. olds but last 2 sets I have seen 3.5 year old 120 class bucks. Both harassing doe's , grunting , scraping and rubbing tree's. Think this warm spell will probably suppress daytime activity somewhat but it's happening. Have had several buddies reporting same. I'm located in Switzerland County. I am taking off Thursday and Friday next week as cold front coming through dropping night time temps into low 40's and cooler yet over the weekend. Should really get them going after this warm spell. Also in Switzerland, near Vevay, and can confirm everything you said. Does are being pushed around left and right. |
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Post by drs on Oct 29, 2016 4:39:59 GMT -5
If this abnormal weather pattern (too warm & dry) keeps up, then yes rut will be later this year. I have three active scrape and found another one yesterday, but only seen one antler rub on a small pine tree.
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Post by swilk on Oct 29, 2016 7:07:26 GMT -5
Temperature will not change when a female deer comes in....it will impact the amount of daylight activity a hunter sees but it will not "push the rut back".
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 29, 2016 7:17:07 GMT -5
Temperature will not change when a female deer comes in....it will impact the amount of daylight activity a hunter sees but it will not "push the rut back". Yep.  |
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Post by drs on Oct 29, 2016 8:56:59 GMT -5
Temperature will not change when a female deer comes in....it will impact the amount of daylight activity a hunter sees but it will not "push the rut back". Correct on estrus cycle of Doe. However Deer will peruse matting activity mostly at night during unusual warm conditions. Not to say no one will see Deer during this warmer weather; the point is Deer won't will be as active as if were colder conditions prevail. |
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Oct 29, 2016 9:00:49 GMT -5
I do wonder though, if warm temps=reduced movement during mating period, if fewer does get bred initially and cycle back in later in November. This would make it seem like a later, more drawn-out "rut."
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Post by drs on Oct 29, 2016 9:22:56 GMT -5
I do wonder though, if warm temps=reduced movement during mating period, if fewer does get bred initially and cycle back in later in November. This would make it seem like a later, more drawn-out "rut." In several species of mammals, sperm production/mobility is low during abnormal warm temps. Deer are no exception. Whenever this abnormal warm spell we're having ends; Hunters should see an increase of mating patterns. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 29, 2016 9:25:42 GMT -5
Temperature has zero effect on deer coming into estrous ..
Warm days will NOT push the rut back one day..
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Post by drs on Oct 29, 2016 9:39:06 GMT -5
Temperature has zero effect on deer coming into estrous .. Warm days will NOT push the rut back one day.. I didn't say anything regarding Deer "Estrous". Nothing can affect that, unless the Doe is too old or dead. I was referring to Sperm mobility in Bucks. Swilk was correct on the issue of estrous. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 29, 2016 9:44:03 GMT -5
Temperature has zero effect on deer coming into estrous .. Warm days will NOT push the rut back one day.. I didn't say anything regarding Deer "Estrous". Nothing can affect that, unless the Doe is too old or dead. I was referring to Sperm mobility in Bucks. Swilk was correct on the issue of estrous. Did you not say - If this abnormal weather pattern (too warm & dry) keeps up, then yes rut will be later this year. I have three active scrape and found another one yesterday, but only seen one antler rub on a small pine tree. Estrous = rut , right? |
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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 29, 2016 9:48:44 GMT -5
I have probably hunted the least amount thus far as I have in my hunting life. I guess that is what have 2 kids under 5 does to you. That being said, I haven't seen a lot of activity when I have been out the past few days. I also haven't seen scrapes where I have normally seen them in the past this time of year. I am reading that some are predicting a later rut. More towards the end of November. Is anyone seeing any indication that this might be the case? Yes they will! I have not seen that much but the reports I keep hearing make me think it might be a little early if anything. It's going to be hot today but I bet the next cold snap will have them a rootin' and a tootin'. |
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Post by drs on Oct 29, 2016 10:10:14 GMT -5
I didn't say anything regarding Deer "Estrous". Nothing can affect that, unless the Doe is too old or dead. I was referring to Sperm mobility in Bucks. Swilk was correct on the issue of estrous. Did you not say - If this abnormal weather pattern (too warm & dry) keeps up, then yes rut will be later this year. I have three active scrape and found another one yesterday, but only seen one antler rub on a small pine tree. Estrous = rut , right? Correct! Unusual weather condition can have an effect on "rut" though. Here's a good article: www.outdoorlife.com/articles/hunting/whitetail-deer/2008/12/whitetails-weather |
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Post by trapperdave on Oct 29, 2016 10:21:14 GMT -5
Buck activity has taken a huge jump this week. Getting never before seen bucks on camera during daylight. I don't wander around my woods stirring it up looking for scrapes so don't know what kind of activity there. I'm low impact as possible. My stands are around the perimeter for easy in/ out without disturbing the deer any more than needed. Last couple days before gun I might hunt the middle if I'm still buck less.
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Post by bill9068 on Oct 29, 2016 10:27:37 GMT -5
Sounds like its time to head to Perry county for a few days.
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Post by freedomhunter on Oct 29, 2016 10:28:22 GMT -5
They are starting to search and make scrapes. Hunted Friday morning and my buddy saw a nice buck on his feet mid morning
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