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Post by boonechaser on Nov 14, 2023 6:10:59 GMT -5
Went as far to say 2023 has been one of worst ruts he has seen in his career. And to think I took my first deer-hunting vacation last week during this rut. Lol! Been rough sledding buddy. Tomm. and Fri look dismal weather wise. Might try a short set Fri morning b4 rain arrives.
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Post by greghopper on Nov 14, 2023 6:32:51 GMT -5
Making game plans for today and just watched Don Higgins Rut Report for yday. Most hunters saw little to no movement once again (me included), weather is being blamed for lack of daytime activity for most part. Went as far to say 2023 has been one of worst ruts he has seen in his career. As a whole the midwest has seen above avg temps for month of Nov.. That said I am not a quitter and with cool weather this a.m. I will be out till late morning. Good luck. Its definately hit or miss and in pockets. Some areas it's on fire, and some areas you think it must be on fire because there's nothing. Lol. We are in the latter here! Suck! As always, appreciate your input. I agree…. Been many nice Deer taken so far this year even on this site… Hit or miss no doubt!
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Nov 14, 2023 6:43:33 GMT -5
Just had another group of deer move through behind me. Need another 13 minutes.
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Post by deadeer on Nov 14, 2023 6:45:02 GMT -5
Just had another group of deer move through behind me. Need another 13 minutes. 🤞🤞🤞
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Post by deadeer on Nov 14, 2023 6:48:27 GMT -5
Just had another group of deer move through behind me. Need another 13 minutes. I waited out a nice buck a couple years ago at real close range. I had the gun on him, but couldnt move to check the time. I waited until I finally heard someone else shoot. I let him have it, and later found the freaking limb hanging where I shot a tree and missed him. 😡
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Post by huntnandplumbn on Nov 14, 2023 6:58:17 GMT -5
Its definately hit or miss and in pockets. Some areas it's on fire, and some areas you think it must be on fire because there's nothing. Lol. We are in the latter here! Suck! As always, appreciate your input. I agree…. Been many nice Deer taken so far this year even on this site… Hit or miss no doubt! I agree that it is hit or miss. Within my circle of friends most are tagged out on nice bucks. Shoot I remember years that I would have killed for it to only be in the 60’s 🤣
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Nov 14, 2023 7:04:21 GMT -5
Making game plans for today and just watched Don Higgins Rut Report for yday. Most hunters saw little to no movement once again (me included), weather is being blamed for lack of daytime activity for most part. Went as far to say 2023 has been one of worst ruts he has seen in his career. As a whole the midwest has seen above avg temps for month of Nov.. That said I am not a quitter and with cool weather this a.m. I will be out till late morning. Good luck. I seen about the same what Don said at my brother's farm and at my home. 1st year since 1992 I have not seen a big buck in the neighborhood. Even my camera is slow. I put up 2nd camera yesterday.
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Post by boonechaser on Nov 14, 2023 7:11:26 GMT -5
Lord have mercy. Struggle bus this a.m., LOL. Just got settled in stand. Had allergey episode as was getting ready, left side by side out so winshield frosted over, forgot hat and rattling horns so turned around... JJEEZZ probably shoulda just went to work... most likely last set archery for me?, maybe Fri a.m. if not raining ? Anyhow gonna give it a shot this a.m. Good luck gent's.
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 14, 2023 7:26:39 GMT -5
Just had another group of deer move through behind me. Need another 13 minutes. I've heard people say that deer need another year or two but, dang, I've never heard someone count down the minutes until they're ready. Lol! I know what you meant 🤣. I hate it when it's that close to legal and you can't shoot or just barely can see the deer. Quite the tease!
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Post by Ahawkeye on Nov 14, 2023 7:28:46 GMT -5
Pretty sunrise today.
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Post by SFC (R) B on Nov 14, 2023 7:35:36 GMT -5
Back up the tree. Activity here has been in the morning so far....we'll see what happens.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Nov 14, 2023 7:41:16 GMT -5
I checked my cell camera and security camera at home and lots of night activity. About every hour of the night. I had zero this week during the day.
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Post by boonechaser on Nov 14, 2023 7:43:51 GMT -5
1.5 yr old crusing and checking out bedding cover.
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Post by huntsemall on Nov 14, 2023 7:51:02 GMT -5
Lord have mercy. Struggle bus this a.m., LOL. Just got settled in stand. Had allergey episode as was getting ready, left side by side out so winshield frosted over, forgot hat and rattling horns so turned around... JJEEZZ probably shoulda just went to work... most likely last set archery for me?, maybe Fri a.m. if not raining ? Anyhow gonna give it a shot this a.m. Good luck gent's. With a start like that, the day can only get better! Good luck to everyone out there today.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Nov 14, 2023 7:51:34 GMT -5
Got a spike and button buck down. Just need one more doe to get the trifecta.
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Post by Huntnfreak on Nov 14, 2023 7:56:00 GMT -5
Had a 2.5 yr old 8 with a split G-2 slowly pushing a doe passed me at 10 yds. I need his daddy!!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 14, 2023 8:07:09 GMT -5
Got a spike and button buck down. Just need one more doe to get the trifecta. Now that's a good haul out of God Grocery Store! I hope your knives are sharp! Congratulations!
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Post by SFC (R) B on Nov 14, 2023 8:22:07 GMT -5
Directly across the CRP, on the next property some body shooting again....up to 10 shots now.
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Post by SFC (R) B on Nov 14, 2023 8:28:38 GMT -5
At about 40 now....last 20 rapid fire. Some type of AR other than a 5.56.....ugh
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Post by huntnandplumbn on Nov 14, 2023 8:37:52 GMT -5
8 does and a spike so far. Where oh where is daddy at oh where oh where could he be 😁
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