Kevin Stenberg
Well-Known Member
I really feel good when what i pass as knowledge turns out spot on.
I have seen quite a few examples of bucks chasing does during the rut. last night i was sitting on my bow stand, and a doe came trotting by an it showed no sign of slowing down. I noticed her tail was straight out which told me she was telling all of the guy's around she was ready to breed.
I have seen bucks that were following a doe that had their nose almost touching a does butt. And i have seen bucks following a does trail 1/2 hour after the doe passed by me.
Back to the present. I kept watching all of the area i could see, but paying more attention to the trail the doe had come from. Sure enough about 5 to 10 minutes latter i see movement coming my way. He steps into the open. The first thing i notice his neck is about 2 times larger than normal. I look to see how big his horns are an determine he in one of the 9 points we have on our trail cameras. Wouldn't you know i had promised the wife and myself i wouldn't be taking anything bigger than a 4 point this year. In the 3 to 4 minutes he was in front of me he was always broadside and standing still and 40 Yards away and not having a clue i was there.
This week ( the week just prior to our rifle season) is when i have taken more bucks consistantely over all of my bow hunting time.
I have seen quite a few examples of bucks chasing does during the rut. last night i was sitting on my bow stand, and a doe came trotting by an it showed no sign of slowing down. I noticed her tail was straight out which told me she was telling all of the guy's around she was ready to breed.
I have seen bucks that were following a doe that had their nose almost touching a does butt. And i have seen bucks following a does trail 1/2 hour after the doe passed by me.
Back to the present. I kept watching all of the area i could see, but paying more attention to the trail the doe had come from. Sure enough about 5 to 10 minutes latter i see movement coming my way. He steps into the open. The first thing i notice his neck is about 2 times larger than normal. I look to see how big his horns are an determine he in one of the 9 points we have on our trail cameras. Wouldn't you know i had promised the wife and myself i wouldn't be taking anything bigger than a 4 point this year. In the 3 to 4 minutes he was in front of me he was always broadside and standing still and 40 Yards away and not having a clue i was there.
This week ( the week just prior to our rifle season) is when i have taken more bucks consistantely over all of my bow hunting time.