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 RUT 2022
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11/07/22 04:00 PM
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ctonsmitty
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What are ya'll seeing as it pertains to the RUT?
I am in Freestone County and the bucks are cruising A LOT, but I am not seeing the chasing I would expect for this area. I am seeing a fair number of broken antlers so I know the T levels are jacked, but does don't appear to be that nervous.
Acorns are everywhere----everywhere!!
What are ya'll seeing??
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728335
11/07/22 04:23 PM
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From this weekend in Stephens County, I saw about 10-12 bucks total, multiple of the same on each hunt. I had a nice 8 point come cruising in to check out the location and he left quickly. All the other one's hit both my feeders hard. I generally have a lot of does, but I only saw 2 this weekend. The bucks' hocks were also not nearly as stained as I've seen during the rut. I saw a nice 8 and a nice 10 point, and both had no interest in chasing yet. Rut usually kicks up about the second week of Nov for us. So we have about a week or more to go. I did have 2 small bucks start sparing and playing. One was a spike and one was a tiny 4 point. They were entertaining for about 10-15 minutes. The reports from other hunters on our place was the same. Nothing yet.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728357
11/07/22 04:36 PM
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RussellWayne
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Saw some play fighting, some chase and paw for a short period of time. I think next weekend may be great.
Hamilton County.
You have to remember, they might not be drinking as much as we are.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728392
11/07/22 05:22 PM
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Mills county, saw two mature bucks locked up with does yesterday afternoon. One of them lacked for headgear, maybe 110" 9pt, but his body was something else. He looked like the Pillsbury doughboy jiggling off after her when she took off. Out typical peak of the ~13th looks to be about right.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728427
11/07/22 06:07 PM
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Not much activity for us, South San Saba County.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728435
11/07/22 06:13 PM
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Haven't really seen much in Hunt County where I am, but bucks have been lightly sparring for several weeks.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
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11/07/22 06:23 PM
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It’s most certainly on here. I didn’t go out this morning due to no camera action for 2 days. But, a decent buck was on the hunt about 9 am here in the yard. Thinking that was good sign, I went to a blind (with coffee and a good book). Saw nothing for a while, so poured some coffee. Just as I did, there was a big shootable buck about 275 yards off. He was moving like a wall-horsed cowboy heading for a cathouse. I spilled coffee, but was too slow getting the gun up. Oh, well, he can sow his wild oats. I wanted a doe anyway.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728593
11/07/22 09:15 PM
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tbgascorer
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Lots of bucks chasing and on lock down in Mills County. Now is prime time.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728649
11/07/22 10:15 PM
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this next cold front should get them horny
SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728653
11/07/22 10:19 PM
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I got a couple small bucks locking antlers on my camera at night in navarro county.
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
FJB
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8728796
11/08/22 01:10 AM
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Longhunter
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It was difficult shooting a doe this past weekend...
Longhunter >>>-------> Make It Count!!!<><
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8729016
11/08/22 11:02 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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No rut in Briscoe County. Saw bucks making scrapes and rubs, two in a decent fight, but no interactions at all with does. Plan is here in two weeks, I'll be back to see some trailing, tending, chasing, followed by some great hunting.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8730187
11/09/22 03:22 PM
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I’m also in Freestone county. Only see small bucks chasing doe’s. Deer aren’t going to corn or food plots. So far this is the slowest opening week ever for me here. Good luck to everyone else!
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8730237
11/09/22 04:01 PM
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tbgascorer
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Probably get blasted for these comments, but oh well. When you only see little bucks chasing, it is because the older bucks are on lock down with a doe or there just isn't many older bucks to view. We know that in most free range herd in Texas, the percentage of older bucks is far lower than that of younger bucks. Now, I will say this.... each deer has a different temperament. Some are lazy and some are horny as can be. The old adage of the old bull and young bull on the hill overlooking the cows just isn't true. It just sounds cool. When the first does start to come in, the older bucks want to breed just as bad as the little ones. There just are fewer of them around to see them chasing. The little ones do not chase first. They all chase.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8730315
11/09/22 05:22 PM
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IMO that's not the case at all. Mature bucks are well seasoned, and have seen this game before. They know how much time and energy they will use to chase and breed does and like humans, the older they get the less energy they have. Younger bucks do not, and they are willing to use whatever means necessary to chase and harrass does even before they are ready to breed. Bigger bucks will hang around the does and younger bucks, but be much less visible, and will only expend the extra energy when it is time to "lockdown" and eventually breed. They absolutely know when the does start to ovulate and be ready. All this occurs basically the same time every year, as the does estrus is triggered by the photoperiod, or length of daylight. At least at our place in the TX Panhandle, the chasing phase is kicking in, but breeding will be a week or two later.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8730337
11/09/22 05:45 PM
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ElkOne
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JG what you said is spot on to what I have seen for many years, couldn't agree more 
ElkOne
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: Jgraider]
#8730340
11/09/22 05:48 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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IMO that's not the case at all. Mature bucks are well seasoned, and have seen this game before. They know how much time and energy they will use to chase and breed does and like humans, the older they get the less energy they have. Younger bucks do not, and they are willing to use whatever means necessary to chase and harrass does even before they are ready to breed. Bigger bucks will hang around the does and younger bucks, but be much less visible, and will only expend the extra energy when it is time to "lockdown" and eventually breed. They absolutely know when the does start to ovulate and be ready. All this occurs basically the same time every year, as the does estrus is triggered by the photoperiod, or length of daylight. At least at our place in the TX Panhandle, the chasing phase is kicking in, but breeding will be a week or two later. Headed back 17th-20th, hoping we hit it just right. 29° the morning of the 17th.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8730365
11/09/22 06:19 PM
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tbgascorer
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Agree absolutely with some of what you've said. But, I think we give them too much credit in a lot of areas. They do not have ability to reason and much of what you said would require such. By your explanation, mature bucks don't chase until the does are ready to breed? Again, the old bull on the hill scenario.... let's walk down there and breed them all. Certainly not the case. When hunting a herd with good age classes across the board, I see them all chase starting at the same time, regardless of age.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8730394
11/09/22 06:53 PM
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driftwood257
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Not muck happening west Lampasas county
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: tbgascorer]
#8730399
11/09/22 06:58 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Agree absolutely with some of what you've said. But, I think we give them too much credit in a lot of areas. They do not have ability to reason and much of what you said would require such. By your explanation, mature bucks don't chase until the does are ready to breed? Again, the old bull on the hill scenario.... let's walk down there and breed them all. Certainly not the case. When hunting a herd with good age classes across the board, I see them all chase starting at the same time, regardless of age. What are you seeing currently, and what part of the state are you hunting?
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
#8730422
11/09/22 07:23 PM
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No rut in Briscoe County. Saw bucks making scrapes and rubs, two in a decent fight, but no interactions at all with does. Plan is here in two weeks, I'll be back to see some trailing, tending, chasing, followed by some great hunting. No rut in Briscoe County. Saw bucks making scrapes and rubs, two in a decent fight, but no interactions at all with does. Plan is here in two weeks, I'll be back to see some trailing, tending, chasing, followed by some great hunting. I’ll be up in Briscoe county the week after thanksgiving. Hoping the winter wheat has come in. Not seeing much on the game cams, we are on canyon land for the most part
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: ctonsmitty]
#8730426
11/09/22 07:28 PM
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Danny_DeerVito
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Any reports from Clay or Montague Counties?
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
#8730439
11/09/22 07:47 PM
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tbgascorer
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Agree absolutely with some of what you've said. But, I think we give them too much credit in a lot of areas. They do not have ability to reason and much of what you said would require such. By your explanation, mature bucks don't chase until the does are ready to breed? Again, the old bull on the hill scenario.... let's walk down there and breed them all. Certainly not the case. When hunting a herd with good age classes across the board, I see them all chase starting at the same time, regardless of age. What are you seeing currently, and what part of the state are you hunting? My place is in Mills County, northern hill country/crosstimbers. Lots of chasing and tending in the last 10-12 days, mature bucks and smaller bucks. Been to Maverick County recently but their rut is a month + away.
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Re: RUT 2022
[Re: tbgascorer]
#8730469
11/09/22 08:24 PM
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Agree absolutely with some of what you've said. But, I think we give them too much credit in a lot of areas. They do not have ability to reason and much of what you said would require such. By your explanation, mature bucks don't chase until the does are ready to breed? Again, the old bull on the hill scenario.... let's walk down there and breed them all. Certainly not the case. When hunting a herd with good age classes across the board, I see them all chase starting at the same time, regardless of age. What are you seeing currently, and what part of the state are you hunting? My place is in Mills County, northern hill country/crosstimbers. Lots of chasing and tending in the last 10-12 days, mature bucks and smaller bucks. Been to Maverick County recently but their rut is a month + away. Generally yes, but when hunting Webb County I've seen good activity as early as Thanksgiving, particularly in cold Novembers.
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