Is It The Rut Yet?

[outrider58]

I was riding my bike on a country road out here in Iowa and saw some car parts on the side of the road. In the ditch was a nice 8 point buck.

Is there a way I can get the antlers off without messing them up? I want to use them for rattling etc. They felt like they were on there pretty solidly. There's also water in the ditch and it's snowing today so it may be awhile till I can get at it.

Hack saw, make sure you cut UNDER the bur. If you're serious about rattling with them, you might cut the G-1s off too. Your knuckles will thank you.

 

[outrider58]

Deer are moving really good this morning(for a change). Seen some fighting and chasing.

 

[Jimet]

My bro works for Ha. Co. Roads, he said in years past it was nothing to pick-up 6 road kills during rut, a day. This year, 6 total.

 

[j_h_smith]

My bro works for Ha. Co. Roads, he said in years past it was nothing to pick-up 6 road kills during rut, a day. This year, 6 total.

I know what he's talking about. I've only seen 3 deer on the side of the road. One with it's head cut off, so my guess it was a nice rack. The deer have disappeared on my property and the trail cameras aren't showing them at night either. They must have gone further into the woods like they did last year.

Oh well, it's been a slow hunting season. Hopefully later will be better.

 

[outrider58]

Shot a cull buck today. Had to break the dry spell somehow.

 

[wilcam47]

I saw couple what looked like doe running around in a field. They werent being chase by any buck they were just out having fun I think? not far from them I watched a flock of 30+ turkey

 

[Speed3]

Step son shot at a spike last night, complete miss

Pretty sure this is the buck I saw walking in my driveway yesterday morning. Pulled the trail cam and he has been around for a few weeks. Looks like a decent 6pt...can't see brow tines.

 

[jhcrab]

Step son shot at a spike last night, complete miss

Pretty sure this is the buck I saw walking in my driveway yesterday morning. Pulled the trail cam and he has been around for a few weeks. Looks like a decent 6pt...can't see brow tines.

Let him walk; he'll be more better next year.

 

[outrider58]

He's got no brows. Kill it!

 

[Racer Doug14]

I'd think its got no brows. Kill it.

 

[wilcam47]

I'd think its got no brows. Kill it.

 

[outrider58]

That's what happens when cousins marry...

 

[Speed3]

I will if I get the chance, but mainly I'm a meat hunter, so a big brown deer that walks by is my first priority.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

 

[wilcam47]

I couldnt see the tarsal glands but I saw a nice buck this evening when I took the dog out to go piss...it ran down the hill bout 400+yds and stood broadside..maybe next year I'll get a second tag and get two bucks

 

[rgramjet]

Saw a big dead 8pt buck at the corner of Democracy and Seven Locks. Nice rack with a couple tips broke off.

 

[Speed3]

This cold snap should get them running...just in time for WV opening day of rifle.

 

[j_h_smith]

Yes, if today's weather doesn't get them moving, I don't know what will.

 

[gtodave]

Shot a cull buck today. Had to break the dry spell somehow.

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[outrider58]

Pics or it didn't happen.

Does that mean I can shoot another one?