Ohio 2013 Rut Report.
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Milo
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I sure hope you are right JD. I have note joyed this Rut as much as others. I do have a doe with a white patch on her shoulder that interests me but I may let her live on to see what offspring she produces.
Been a member before but lost membership details so starting over. Thought I would also share my experience. I hunt in NE Ohio. Saw a group of 8 does, sometimes together, sometimes as (5+3) 3 times hunting in early in October. Then they literally disappeared. No hunting sighting and no trailcam pics. Then the bucks starting moving in on trailcam. This was prob mid October. One giant, one odd-shaped wide 6, and the rest little 1.5 year olds--7 bucks in total all with distinct racks. Took a "doe" a week ago to fill the freezer. One of the basket 8 1.5 year olds was following her. After I downed it, I found out it was one of the 1.5 fork-horns that had already had both antlers ripped off. Never saw that before. So much for the seeking phase--it was just bucks hanging out.
I've been hunting pretty hard for the last two weeks. I've consistently had 1-2 of the 1.5 year olds come through at dusk or dawn to feed, but not care to seek or anything else. I consistently have the other bucks on trail cam between 10pm-4am. I came back to the forums because I thought my hunting place was skunked. I'm not "glad" to hear no one else is seeing much, but at least it gives me hope that it's not just me. At this point last year, I had already seen tons of chasing and some of the bigger deer were already locked in. One, by 11/7 last year, was already on to his second or third conquests. Anyway, praying this weekend changes things. Anyone else have the doe just disappear?
I've been hunting pretty hard for the last two weeks. I've consistently had 1-2 of the 1.5 year olds come through at dusk or dawn to feed, but not care to seek or anything else. I consistently have the other bucks on trail cam between 10pm-4am. I came back to the forums because I thought my hunting place was skunked. I'm not "glad" to hear no one else is seeing much, but at least it gives me hope that it's not just me. At this point last year, I had already seen tons of chasing and some of the bigger deer were already locked in. One, by 11/7 last year, was already on to his second or third conquests. Anyway, praying this weekend changes things. Anyone else have the doe just disappear?
WoodCoDep
Junior Member
Saw four 100 to 130 bucks on their feet this afternoon and evening getting a little better around here.
I go to work for 2 hrs tomorrow morning then off to the shower and woods. I am so excited!!!
My buddy will be there at sunup so I will have an idea of what to expect when I arrive.
My buddy will be there at sunup so I will have an idea of what to expect when I arrive.
Also agree! It's an option and can be pulled off just like Ryan(redhead hunter) almost did to perfection!
Gordo
Senior Member
When u least expect it buddy. Stick with it. Happened to me tonight after many a slow hours on stand. Very much worth grinding it out
Saw my very first rut sign this morning at 3:36 in my neighbors yard just before I pulled into our driveway. Just a small buck dogging 3-4 does.
Hang in there guys!!!! I have a feeling these next couple days are going to be deer killing days!!!!
HA. Nice pic!
I got up at day break today and drove around for an hour before work. Saw a few signs things are on the verge, but it reaffirmed I should go to work. I'll be off Monday for sure, then I'll play it by ear.
I got up at day break today and drove around for an hour before work. Saw a few signs things are on the verge, but it reaffirmed I should go to work. I'll be off Monday for sure, then I'll play it by ear.
Didn't see nothing driving to hunt this morning, but I've seen 5 dink bucks and 4 does so far .
I'm officially off to hunt this evening through Monday, Wednesday, Friday though Sunday with one remaining day for that following week. That leaves me 3 days, one for gun opener and 2 for the last two days of the year. Hopefully 7-8 days of well time rut hunting is enough to scratch the itch!
Good luck . I'm hitting it hard the next 4 days . Back to work Tuesday . Hopefully find a big one that ain't locked down .
Went out this morning and had one of the 1.5 year olds run in to feed. I was hoping something was chasing him but I think he was running as he got scared by a car. One part of his antler was ripped off (know this from trail cam pics). I sure pray the bad boy that is doing all this damage to these younger bucks will come around. Woods were super quiet other than that.
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I'm certain the good ones are locked down on my piece of the county. I saw two out in the middle of cornfields with does this morning. Neither moved more than 100yds all morning. I saw 4 little bucs, passed the biggest @ 20yds. He may have been 115". Snuck up on a little buck on the way out. Got within 10 yds to film him. 
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