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Starting to see better bucks
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10/14/21 12:57 AM
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bronco71
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AR is helping in my area, before AR was lucky to see 2 bucks a year in this area and 1 would usually be a spike. Last 5 years usually see at least 10 different bucks, most barely legal 13" to 14" with an old 17" on the downhill taken last year. Rarely see any big racks around here. Got this pic today.....
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/14/21 01:53 AM
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It’s amazing what they can do when given a chance to mature
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/14/21 03:47 AM
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Nice one! I can definitely relate, AR’s have really improved the quality of Bucks in my area as well.
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/14/21 12:17 PM
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ILUVBIGBUCKS
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It’s amazing what they can do when given a chance to mature Exactly right That's a really pretty deer. Hope the OP gets a shot at him.
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/14/21 09:09 PM
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redchevy
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The few places I have experience with AR's they have been a similar improvement.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/14/21 11:47 PM
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stxranchman
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Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/15/21 02:08 AM
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It’s amazing what they can do when given a chance to mature ditto
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/15/21 02:16 AM
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Nice deer this cool should get them up
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/19/21 04:45 PM
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/19/21 05:27 PM
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Last edited by cactusjim; 10/19/21 05:29 PM.
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Re: Starting to see better bucks
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10/19/21 05:36 PM
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/21/21 05:25 PM
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May break out the bow, this guy is on a strict schedule! Any ideas on age?
Last edited by bronco71; 10/21/21 05:25 PM.
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/21/21 05:38 PM
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Good looking buck
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/21/21 08:40 PM
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May break out the bow, this guy is on a strict schedule! Any ideas on age? 3
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/21/21 08:45 PM
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May break out the bow, this guy is on a strict schedule! Any ideas on age? Looks 4 in the pics above this one...but 3 in this one. I think he is 4 though.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/22/21 02:32 AM
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Thanks! Decisions to make now, low fence 174 acres with non hunted 174 acres on 1 side, about 225 acres on 2 sides with 2 management minded hunters and the side across a small county road with some lease hunters...not sure he would make it to 5 but I bet he would be awesome if he did!
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/22/21 02:37 AM
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You will never know if he will make it another year unless you try.....
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/22/21 05:01 AM
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That's a 4 yr. old. You'll likely see him regularly the next two weeks, after that good luck. Make a good Bow-Buck. Upper 120's for sure, maybe a bit better.
Late season (muzzleloader) in January is another time I see some of my better bucks on my property. But the last two weeks of October always produces the most sightings and most relaxed deer of the season. Of course the 'rut' can bring out a buck you might never have seen before but they are moving a lot and you might never see that one again.
50 years of Bowhunting has taught me that if you see something you like this time of year, move on it, because things about to change drastically in the next 2-3 weeks. Hunting pressure will have an effect too.
It would be different if you were hunting thousands of acres and could move a mile or two to another area. At worst....if you set up a Bow Stand and get to see him (in the flesh) you'll quickly know if he is a shooter (for you) or not. Sometimes they are not as impressive (in real life) as they appear in photos. But anytime spent hunting/scouting is to your benefit.
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/22/21 03:30 PM
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First time on cam at night and on other side of property. Still running with the smaller buck...
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/28/21 03:04 PM
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I continue to be amazed at the bucks showing up this year, haven't seen many of the barely legal thin racks that were 90% of what we normally see. AR's and year round protein seems to be working!
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/28/21 03:10 PM
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Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Starting to see better bucks ideas on age??
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10/28/21 03:14 PM
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High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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