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Offline deadeye

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Yes, that is a nice one.  Glad you get some time to go hunting.  I bet it's hard to fit in some hunting when it's your busy time.
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Offline HUNTER2

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 :happy1: I need some luck now
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Offline nic53

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Just seeing does and fawns.. But have the next 9 days off of work so hitting it hard till the end!!

Offline HUNTER2

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Had a 4 pointer about 25 yards eating in front of me this mourning.
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Offline HUNTER2

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5 tonight. All does and fawns. Damn it was cold out there.
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Offline MTCOMMER

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I havent been out, but I have been seeing alot of does on the trail cams, and nubbin bucks - none of the big boys, I have a feeling they are all hunkered down after the rut, and I bet this snow and bad weather keeps them bedded for a majority of the time, especially if there is food near their bedding area.
It seems the majority of people are seeing just does and fawns and the occasional small buck - I suppose it all depends on there your located and how heavy the rut was.

Offline Stensethfan

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Saw six does and fawns this afternoon.  Had one at 90 yards and missed... :bonk:
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Offline BuckdownBen

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seen twenty five deer last night not one buck, I was wondering , maybe the bucks are dropping antlers?  Anyway I will be filling tag this week no matter what, since the ice fishing has heated up.

Offline Mayfly

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seen twenty five deer last night not one buck, I was wondering , maybe the bucks are dropping antlers?  Anyway I will be filling tag this week no matter what, since the ice fishing has heated up.

About 90% of the bucks on my property are nocturnal right now. I have a turnip plot that is getting demolished and I have had two bucks in there during light... and then a third that I shot last Friday. Don't get discouraged and don't pressure them right now, they will come.

Offline Auggie

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seen twenty five deer last night not one buck, I was wondering , maybe the bucks are dropping antlers?  Anyway I will be filling tag this week no matter what, since the ice fishing has heated up.
Not unheard of but a very small percentage would drop this early.
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Offline Go Big Red!

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seen twenty five deer last night not one buck, I was wondering , maybe the bucks are dropping antlers?  Anyway I will be filling tag this week no matter what, since the ice fishing has heated up.
Not unheard of but a very small percentage would drop this early.

I would agree.  Seems to occur in January into February I believe.
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Offline HUNTER2

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Took the loader out and uncovered some food plot to make it easy for them at noon. They must not have liked me monkeying around. Didn't see a thing last night.
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Offline deadeye

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I think I will pull out my travel trailer today.  I'll bring the muzzle loader along just in case.....
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