Now that the Bucks are doing their pre rut/rut excursions i'm getting some nice mature 4 points coming through my spot, right under my set up actually.
Because these Deer here are so random, I did 14 hours of being still this weekend in my set up without a passerby.
Curious how you have managed to fool a Mature Buck and get him to come investigate, rattling, decoys, anything etc..
I just recently found out about mock scrapes/lick sticks for Whities, is there anything like this to bring in a Blacktail? My research and experience hasn't led me to it if there is
Last edited by TheObserver; 11-07-2022 at 09:46 AM.
No sense even going in there with a swirling wind.
Find a pinch point with a dominant wind direction in your favor.
Tippy can for bleat work too
I'm in a stand there and the wind is pretty steady most days, I could have found a better place for the stand with a trail they frequent more but it's up now. They come right under though but sitting can be a looooong waiting game
Some years ago, I rattled/grunt called in my biggest blacktail. He came in neck swollen, stiff legged and grunting (I actually heard him before I saw him). There was no doubt in my mind the calling brought him in as he looked like he wanted to kick someones ass. I was set up in a creekbottom on a cold still morning and I think the calling could be heard from quite a ways off, helping me out.
I'm also an advocate of all day sits when I have a promising stand location set up, especially this time of year. The longer you are in the stand, ther better your odds are of one just happening to come by while you are there.
Some years ago, I rattled/grunt called in my biggest blacktail. He came in neck swollen, stiff legged and grunting (I actually heard him before I saw him). There was no doubt in my mind the calling brought him in as he looked like he wanted to kick someones ass. I was set up in a creekbottom on a cold still morning and I think the calling could be heard from quite a ways off, helping me out.
I'm also an advocate of all day sits when I have a promising stand location set up, especially this time of year. The longer you are in the stand, ther better your odds are of one just happening to come by while you are there.
For sure! Hey Ron what week of Nov would you say you see the most movement/action for BT. Seems like this and next week will be most activity from my experience