mock rub/scrape trees

[EatSleepHunt]

Not exactly what I was expecting on my mock rub/scrape tree this week.

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Awesome! If you don't mind where are you located. That would be quite a surprise!

 

[IowaBowHunter1983]

Not surprised with the elk. Seems to keep happening. Especially west side of state.

Shit i had one on my farm in SC iowa a few years back.

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[EatSleepHunt]

This is monona county.

Sweet, I am in Harrison county.

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[6x6]

No sign of an ear tag or hole so probably wild


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[6x6]

I wonder what kind of past injury he had to that right antler, to get that crazy growth


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[hillrunner]

I wonder what kind of past injury he had to that right antler, to get that crazy growth


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He most likely traveled a lot of miles to get here, a lot of things could happen on that trip.

 

[Sligh1]

Newer to this. Tried a few things.... I’m far from getting these perfect & im still learning.
for licking branches that are strong.... I used hedge (Osage orange) branches. Used some deck screws or few different ways to fasten em down. strongest branches out there. Some I mixed lots of grape vines in (zip tied up higher) or hung the grape vines lower. I did use mostly white pine since got those from storm. & used 6” pvc about 3’ deep with cement so I can swap em out as needed over the years (screws to secure post). Here’s few examples. Sorry on the lower quality images but pry get idea.

Last one needs some vines hanging down more I think. On some- fastened branches to side or drilled inside tree. Some- fastened on top pretty tight. See which one works.

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[Sligh1]

Been hitting this pine rub like crazy. Making scrapes all under it. Tons of bucks. Need to add vines hanging down lil more. Love these things. Cool pic.

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[Sligh1]

Quick vid on pine rub post with some hedge branches covered in grape vines. Loving these things and learning about them.

 

[2.5YR8]

I tried these for the 1st time this year. It's pretty amazing how well they draw deer to them. I was starting to worry they were going to get this 1 broke in 1/2.

 

[Sligh1]

I’m a major beginner here!! It works though. I’ll probably keep trying different ideas. Learning never ends….

 

[Sligh1]

Hitting em. All the does are sniffing grape vines / branches. Bucks are hitting these & grape vines.

 

[Slick]

Starting to show interest..............

 

[IowaBowHunter1983]

Before and after first strike! Ha

 

[Sligh1]

Does check these all the time. Pretty cool.

 

[hillrunner]

Like clockwork they start hitting them hard around this time every year.

 

[203ntyp]

Great pic Hillrunner!