BJohnson
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What did everyone see this weekend. I was out Sat AM and Sun PM. Sat morning I was entertained by a very responsive 2 yr old 10-11 pt. This deer came in off the same hogback ridge as three other bucks I have seen over the past three seasons walk this ridge. Mouth grunted him first to see if his spread was any good (passed shot #1). That basically told me he was a 2 yr old as the brows were short and pretty tight together - spread looked to be about 14". Proceeded to circle at 35 yards. After a couple minutes he started to walk off so I grunted at him with the Buck Roar. He proceeded to start to rub some small trees and posture. Looked like he was leaving again so I snort weezed. He turned, bristled up and walk straight at me. Passed him again (#2 pass) at about six steps as he went behind me to check over the ridge for the "other buck".
After a couple more minutes he was about 25 yards behind me so I mouth grunted him one more time. He turned AGAIN and came at me grunting and passed at my downwind side at about 8 steps and I passed him again (#3 pass).
The most responsive buck I have ever interacted with. Would have loved to have a video camera with me but the cell photos are the best I could do. All this was between 8:15 and 8:30 AM. If this boy makes it to 4-1/2 he is going to be a high scoring whitetail as he has the genes.
Sun. PM sit (different area) was pretty slow till about 5:20 when I saw a couple more 2 yr old bucks and a couple does. Hopefully the weather does not get TOO warm this week. I realize the farmers need a solid week to turn the wheels and I wish them well, BUT just hope it does not get too warm.
Looks like we are getting pretty close.
A buddy of mine took a "cull buck" from his farm. Basic eight with LOTS of mass and some trash. Over twenty inches of mass on both sides. 6"+ H-1's , 5"+ H2/3's, and 4-7/8 H4's :way: It was a buck he had seen pushed some better scoring bucks around and he was afraid it was going to bust up all the other bucks on the farm. I don't think you could have busted this "cull" buck's beams with a sledge hammer.
After a couple more minutes he was about 25 yards behind me so I mouth grunted him one more time. He turned AGAIN and came at me grunting and passed at my downwind side at about 8 steps and I passed him again (#3 pass).
The most responsive buck I have ever interacted with. Would have loved to have a video camera with me but the cell photos are the best I could do. All this was between 8:15 and 8:30 AM. If this boy makes it to 4-1/2 he is going to be a high scoring whitetail as he has the genes.
Sun. PM sit (different area) was pretty slow till about 5:20 when I saw a couple more 2 yr old bucks and a couple does. Hopefully the weather does not get TOO warm this week. I realize the farmers need a solid week to turn the wheels and I wish them well, BUT just hope it does not get too warm.
Looks like we are getting pretty close.
A buddy of mine took a "cull buck" from his farm. Basic eight with LOTS of mass and some trash. Over twenty inches of mass on both sides. 6"+ H-1's , 5"+ H2/3's, and 4-7/8 H4's :way: It was a buck he had seen pushed some better scoring bucks around and he was afraid it was going to bust up all the other bucks on the farm. I don't think you could have busted this "cull" buck's beams with a sledge hammer.
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