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Rut Tactics
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10/24/16 05:22 AM
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Joined: Sep 2016
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buckedup
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Light Foot
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Well guys, what tactics do you use when hunting during the rut? I am hunting the pineywoods in East Texas and there was some sign of the rut coming on. Just want to see any advice or tips!
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508386
10/24/16 11:01 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508387
10/24/16 11:05 AM
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Texas Dan
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Very simple. Since the does are what they're after, hunt the feeding areas that does use most often. And remain on the stand for as long as possible, even all day if you can. Funnels and pinch points are another got spot since a doe with a buck in tow might come through at any time.
Also, IMO you have to be careful when using calls in East Texas since mature bucks will often scent check a call first before coming in. If you choose a setup with plenty of cover on your downwind side, you may get detected before ever getting a glimpse of him.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508404
10/24/16 11:52 AM
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Kpaycheck
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My best luck was 2013 when i had the hottest doe in Sutton County!
Nothing special here, just have gun ready as each doe comes into sight, otherwise you may not get a shot off like 2012 for me. Had 2 bucks trailing her and let my guard down, bruiser ran right in front of me!
Does, does and more does!
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508434
10/24/16 12:04 PM
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Jimbo
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My tactics are to keep corn in my feeders year around. If you can hold the does on your property the bucks will be there once the rut starts because they know where to look. I'll broadcast feed the long sendero's and sit back and watch the action. I don't like sitting over a feeder because I just can't see that much, and if a buck is with a doe he will often times lay back in the brush and watch the doe from a distance. If you have several does feeding on a road or sendero the bucks will be along to check them out.
Last edited by Jimbo; 10/24/16 12:07 PM.
Thursday at 12:45 PM #33 Once i learned that i didn't "NEED" to kill something, and that if i did kill something all the fun stopped and work began, i was a much better hunter.
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508454
10/24/16 12:19 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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I like to create mock scrape lines parallel to well used trails away from the feeder. You can probably learn how to do this on YouTube.
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508580
10/24/16 01:34 PM
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hook_n_line
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sit in a well used deer trail. They will dang near run over you.
Sometimes it's hard being me! But somebody has to do it.
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508925
10/24/16 04:25 PM
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LandPirate
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You'll improve your chances greatly if you just get out of camp and into a stand.
Mike Buda, Tx Hunt near Freer
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6508957
10/24/16 04:49 PM
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Jkd106
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Redundant but, Find the girls! Whether it's a feeder, food plot, or travel area. And expect the unexpected!
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: Pitchfork Predator]
#6509127
10/24/16 06:04 PM
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Baldpate
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Marc - Trying this more this year. Do you use Wildlife Innovations products? I have their scent drippers. Haven't had much luck so far.
Last edited by Baldpate; 10/24/16 06:05 PM.
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6509378
10/24/16 08:13 PM
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Erathkid
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Tinks 69 has always worked for me. I usually wait until after Thanksgiving to use it though. Rattling early in the season has been very productive for me. We have more bucks than doe so competition is fierce. Lots of busted up antlers later in the season.
Last edited by Erathkid; 10/24/16 08:14 PM.
Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it. Don't text and drive.
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: Baldpate]
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10/25/16 03:49 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Marc - Trying this more this year. Do you use Wildlife Innovations products? I have their scent drippers. Haven't had much luck so far. No. I drip Tinks 69 in it when I create one and freshen it when hunting it.
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Re: Rut Tactics
[Re: buckedup]
#6510838
10/25/16 04:41 PM
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TexasUplander
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I LOVE rattling in the early rut pre-rut period. Very exciting stuff.
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