Hunted Whitney last evening and this morning only saw one 6pt and one doe last night, One large doe this morning and she was out of range. It appears to me that the rut has not begun, did find a few rubs and scraps. The biggest problem this morning was the two bird hunters who set up 200yds from me!!!! but I guess that's part of hunting this kind of land. Any comments on the rut? I was in the B4 section.

Well yes thats the problem with hunting public lands however the deer are used to it but hard to hunt for the Mature bucks! Rut wont be on till at least Nov. I have seen some bucks paring up aready but does wont be receptive. I shot my 14pt opening morning after a doe. NOT RUT but following her.

rut should come along before or around thanksgiving. ive hunted this place enough to know what the deal is. good luck fellas

Hunted last weekend saw a good 12 inch spike but out of range. Sunday had a wide 8 point come to moch scrape, but he knew somthing was wrong and headed back to the thick stuff. Never had a clean shot. My normal property is packed cant find a place to park at 6:30 am. Wish the newbee's would find another spot.

Hmmm.

the bosque co side i hunted got really packed a couple yers back. made me not want to hunt whitney anymore

That is the draw back of hunting public land.

macman shoot me a pm and I can give you a location on a couple of nice bucks I saw during teal season.I have a lease so I don't deer hunt there, you'll need a boat though..

Just a newbee to the fourm, you know what I mean you see the same guys year after year and now people are walking all over each other.

yep, i agree. usually see the same folks every year in the parking area. ive never seen them in the woods though and prefer it remains that way.