2019 Deer Hunting

[SnowCamo]

You are hardcore sitting 5-1/2 hours early October
Then turning around and get into another stand. I can force myself to do that in November, but tough to do early season!
Hope It pays off!

I was thinking the same thing but with the stud he posted in the trail cam section I’d probably give it go.

 

[Okie4570]

Sat almost all day yesterday. Didn't see anything by 1130 so I checked cameras then got in another stand. Had 2 deer spook to the south of me at 620pm. Had a nice 2 year old 8 point come into 20 yards, feeding on persimmon leaves.

Yeah almost 7 hours on stand yesterday, would have never done that this early if it weren't for the temps. Probably never went more than 30 min without having deer around.

 

[makeithappen]

I sat just over 9 hours yesterday. I try to get as much time in stand as I can, especially on fronts in October. Eventually a bruiser will get within range, I just have to be there. I'm sick of my buck drought and will end it this year.

I noticed a ton of activity late morning and very early afternoon over the summer along with the typical dawn / dusk sightings. If they're doing that in 100+ degree weather, there's no reason they wouldn't as it cools off.

 

[Okie4570]

I think pressure bothers them way more than temps. I'm amazed at some of the daylight buck pics I get from friends game cams at feeders during the heat of the summer. Have another place where I know I'm the only one that ever goes there, long atv ride in. They just hang out there in the shade during the summer.

 

[makeithappen]

I think pressure bothers them way more than temps. I'm amazed at some of the daylight buck pics I get from friends game cams at feeders during the heat of the summer. Have another place where I know I'm the only one that ever goes there, long atv ride in. They just hang out there in the shade during the summer.

That can definitely be a big factor. A lot of my stands this year are new so I'm having to figure out the right wind for the time of day at each.

 

[okieshooter777]

I was getting those mid day pictures too a month ago seems now mornings are slow and last light in evening is best for my place.
But seems about a week ago something started changing. Hard horns, testosterone etc, they are switching gears now. Found a rub today and a scrape a week ago.

 

[makeithappen]

You're right. Found a rub a week ago. Bachelor groups are all but broken up. They're amping up.

 

[okieshooter777]

I’m still seeing groups but when they are together they are fighting. Some loaners too

 

[Okie4570]

Biggest bucks I have on cam are loners, still some groups of 3-5 bucks in the 120" range.

 

[dennishoddy]

I was getting those mid day pictures too a month ago seems now mornings are slow and last light in evening is best for my place.
But seems about a week ago something started changing. Hard horns, testosterone etc, they are switching gears now. Found a rub today and a scrape a week ago.

Agree. Saw some recent rubs a week or so ago.