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Jethro · 11-05-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Of Texas

Weeds amd grass are so tall I don't know how you found a spot to call from unless you were calling giraffes.

I have a lot of country to cover, so I can pick and choose. But it is tough no doubt. Having to do a lot of pre-scouting and not just assume that my good spots are still call-able. Right now stand locations are limited for sure. The last month or so I have walked into multiple places I thought I could call, only to have to walk back out without calling because it wouldn't work. Toughest I have seen it in a long time from a visibility standpoint. Broomweed and another weed I think is curly cup gumweed if I remember my old plant ID classes correctly are the main ones I am fighting.

Nobody wants to hear it, but a good heavy snow or ice storm would help a lot. I've got some places IDK if I will be able to call at all this year. I'm not carrying the bolt action 243 very much, instead using the suppressed 14.5" AR because it is so much faster in cover. I took a 2 day carbine class at Badlands Tactical last spring and have been practicing a whole lot with that AR, it has really helped my rapid target transitions. Looks like that is a skill I may be needing with my calling this year. It sure helped on the stands this weekend.

coldgas · 11-07-2019, 06:32 PM

I saw several big boys moving as I drove home today. Made it to my stand 15 minutes ago. A lot can happen in 45 minutes.

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Top Of Texas · 11-08-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by coldgas

I saw several big boys moving as I drove home today. Made it to my stand 15 minutes ago. A lot can happen in 45 minutes.

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And so....?

coldgas · 11-08-2019, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Of Texas

And so....?

Nothing happened in 45 minutes.

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coldgas · 11-08-2019, 11:34 AM

I plan on going again today. Last season I had at least 8 different bucks come in on a regular basis. All I have seen this year is 2 yearling bucks and a group of does. Hope things pick up soon. Deer activity seems to be picking up these last few days.

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Mudslinger · 11-08-2019, 11:37 AM

Denson shot a good one on our place yesterday afternoon after basically no movement since Saturday. Lots of rain and cold temps up until after lunch, but when it broke, they started to move. I will let him post the pics.

Of course he cheated and used a rifle!

Aggiehunter08 · 11-08-2019, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudslinger

Denson shot a good one on our place yesterday afternoon after basically no movement since Saturday. Lots of rain and cold temps up until after lunch, but when it broke, they started to move. I will let him post the pics.

Of course he cheated and used a rifle!

Been a lot of gun kills on tbh this year!

Top Of Texas · 11-08-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by coldgas

Nothing happened in 45 minutes.

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Bahahahahaha!

They were definitely out and about yesterday afternoon. I wasn't hunting...of course.

coldgas · 11-08-2019, 11:52 AM

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Bahahahahaha!

They were definitely out and about yesterday afternoon. I wasn't hunting...of course.

I was excited to get out there. Arriving to my blind 45 minutes before shooting light is over probably didn't help the cause.
I have seen a lot of heavy bodied deer this year. I guess we are finally getting some mature bucks back in the herd since the drought?

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coldgas · 11-09-2019, 09:07 AM

Last night was a lot of fun. I had several doe come in and a couple of nice bucks. The bucks were sparring and working a scrape next to my blind. The biggest buck was like a male dog running around pissing every where. There was fawns sucking on momma and does working the same scrape. All of this within 30 yards of me. I love bow hunting!

Only 1 nice 8 this morning. It's been pretty slow.
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slabnabbin · 11-09-2019, 05:00 PM

I had 3 nice bucks come in this morning and took a big 8. I’ve always wanted a good 8 point for the wall and didn’t think twice when he came out. The massive 225 lb body had me thinking he wasn’t as big as he really was. It was a pleasant surprise when I walked up on him. He is 22 7/8 inside with 5 3/8 bases.

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JBJTX81 · 11-09-2019, 05:20 PM

This guy was taken last night on our place in Kent Co. Quick run of the tape had him at 144 7/8. Live weight of 208. 2s and 3s were all 10.5 to 11.25. Beams and brows kept him from hitting 150".

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JBJTX81 · 11-09-2019, 05:23 PM

Today has been very slow. But in got little man with me. 3 months old and this is 5th sit. Momma and sissy were with him this morning but is guys only this afternoon while the girls hunt from the pink blind.

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kry226 · 11-11-2019, 05:13 PM

Great bucks, y'all! Congrats, slab!

Bretto22 · 11-11-2019, 07:51 PM

Anybody have any kind of rut report for hall county or close?

Dc78 · 11-11-2019, 08:09 PM

Brett, bigger bucks were chasing some last weekend in Motley Co.

coldgas · 11-11-2019, 09:28 PM

Nice deer! I

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tef · 11-11-2019, 10:24 PM

After a horrible season last we finally had a break out start this year. Have several new bucks on cams and does finally came back. I got a nice mature buck Sat eve., I knew he was mature when he stepped out, all the other deer left and his body was huge. He turned away briefly and I saw how wide he was. When I walked up on him there was no ground shrinkage! He has a roman nose, several scars, busted ears. I looked in his mouth and he only had 3 teeth! He was definitely past his prime. He's not the best buck out there but he was a good one to take.

Willicd76 · 11-11-2019, 10:26 PM

Man, that's a beauty!

kry226 · 11-11-2019, 10:31 PM

Great buck, tef! Congrats!

Duzy · 11-11-2019, 10:50 PM

Congratulations Tef

I get to...

longhorn_cop · 11-12-2019, 03:09 AM

Nice buck

Jethro · 11-12-2019, 08:22 AM

Some nice deer showing up in this thread, looks like things are picking up.

My son was feeding cows yesterday morning and saw a big 10 chasing a doe. About time I guess.

Pstraw · 11-12-2019, 09:16 AM

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Congratulations Tef

I get to...

Nice buck. Congratulations! How wide?

coldgas · 11-12-2019, 09:17 AM

Another nice one!

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Hi-Lonesome · 11-12-2019, 11:35 AM

Congrats

longhorn_cop · 11-13-2019, 07:56 AM

We head up Friday. Looks like some temps into the upper 60s and 70s over the weekend and early next week.
Wth?
Whered the cold weather go?

coldgas · 11-13-2019, 08:39 AM

Big boys are moving well. I had lots of action again yesterday. I missed low on this 6 point yesterday evening. Maybe because my arrow is bent.

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jshouse · 11-13-2019, 09:36 AM

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I had 3 nice bucks come in this morning and took a big 8. I’ve always wanted a good 8 point for the wall and didn’t think twice when he came out. The massive 225 lb body had me thinking he wasn’t as big as he really was. It was a pleasant surprise when I walked up on him. He is 22 7/8 inside with 5 3/8 bases.

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awesome buck

Boone11 · 11-13-2019, 09:50 AM

good bucks. have seen a lot of movement on cell cams. ready to get out there for couple weeks starting friday

Clark · 11-13-2019, 12:33 PM

Not a good start to the weekend.
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He wasn’t the only snake we found.
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Bucks looking good with a little swelling in their necks.
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Some quality time with my son.
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Great weekend for us.

Some awesome bucks hitting the ground, congrats to all who have scored.
Good luck everybody.

myway · 11-13-2019, 12:38 PM

Congrats to you and your son. That is one heck of pic!

Rwc · 11-13-2019, 12:44 PM

Great recap Mr. Clark. Tell your son congrats. Your deer are looking good.

Rwc

coldgas · 11-13-2019, 10:33 PM

Duzy, I took out one of your up and comers. Fresh meat on the ground at county road 18. Should be pre tenderized.

Nice buck Clark. I always enjoy your pictures!

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Top Of Texas · 11-14-2019, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by coldgas

I was excited to get out there. Arriving to my blind 45 minutes before shooting light is over probably didn't help the cause.
I have seen a lot of heavy bodied deer this year. I guess we are finally getting some mature bucks back in the herd since the drought?

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Yes, age class gap from 2011-2013 finally moving on. Had great fawn crops 2014-2019, except for 2018. That means 2020-2025 or longer should be amazing years for big deer, if we get rainfall during those times, and the top quality bucks of each age class make it to 6-7 yrs.

Top Of Texas · 11-14-2019, 07:31 AM

Congrats to y'all! Nice bucks!

kry226 · 11-15-2019, 06:03 AM

Great bucks, y'all!

Willicd76 · 11-15-2019, 06:44 AM

Be careful men. Killed a rattler next to the house on 11/4. If it would have been a little warmer my bird dog would have gotten bit.....AGAIN!

Duzy · 11-15-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by coldgas

Duzy, I took out one of your up and comers. Fresh meat on the ground at county road 18. Should be pre tenderized.

Nice buck Clark. I always enjoy your pictures!

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I saw that buck on the side of the road. Your aim was true.

I get to...

coldgas · 11-15-2019, 08:11 AM

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Be careful men. Killed a rattler next to the house on 11/4. If it would have been a little warmer my bird dog would have gotten bit.....AGAIN!

They have been bad. I killed more rattlesnakes last week than I killed all summer.

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coldgas · 11-15-2019, 08:25 AM

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I saw that buck on the side of the road. Your aim was true.

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About as square as you can hit one. You saw where he was laying. I hit him right in the intersection of 18. He flew about 50 yards through the air and then rolled a ways. Lol
I hate the rut!

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simek · 11-15-2019, 09:04 AM

Nice work, Clark and son of Clark!

kry226 · 11-15-2019, 11:27 PM

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Be careful men. Killed a rattler next to the house on 11/4. If it would have been a little warmer my bird dog would have gotten bit.....AGAIN!

One November a few years back, I killed four within a 24 hr period in Hall County. Every one within 20 yards of the wife and kids..

Porkie · 11-19-2019, 02:53 PM

Any panhandle update on the rut?

Hi-Lonesome · 11-19-2019, 03:16 PM

They are chasing. This weekend I saw a couple large bucks breeding does and several just cruising around looking to breed. Also seeing lots of small bucks running through the country side. Wheat fields around me have been loaded with dozens of does feeding as well. In my experiences mature bucks start looking for feed after they have done some fighting and breeding and they will start coming to the feeder whenever soon.

talltexasshoote · 11-19-2019, 04:41 PM

I sat both Saturday night and Sunday morning in Garza county. I had a shooter within 20 yards both sits. Amazing how often that happens when you are out of buck tag(s) for that county. I just want a mature doe to come in and shooter bucks stand broadside in front of me. I think it is just payback for the tail kicking I took last year. Deer are definitely on the move. Everyone saw bucks on our place this weekend.

kry226 · 11-19-2019, 07:30 PM

We're hoping to catch the 2nd rut in December. Won't be able to make it to the Panhandle until then. I did shoot a buck chasing a doe on Dec 30th one year.

Bowtech1233 · 11-23-2019, 02:18 PM

I was up earlier this week and only saw young bucks cruising. Heading out tomorrow morning with my son. Hoping he gets his first. Hoping the big boys are up and moving.

slabnabbin · 11-23-2019, 05:35 PM

Just got up to cottle county and had several new bucks on camera. Some does are separated from the little ones and pictures of a couple good bucks with their noses to the ground. Let’s see what the next 5 days brings.

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JBJTX81 · 11-23-2019, 06:11 PM

Have this young up and comer in front of me now. Lots of bust up deer lots of new mature deer on cam. We are on 9k acres in kent co. Have a shooter on camera that we havent seen since October and hes showed up on the opposite side of the place 4 mis away this week.

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11-09-2019, 05:00 PM	#261
slabnabbin Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2010	2019 Panhandle Hunting Thread (7th Annual!) I had 3 nice bucks come in this morning and took a big 8. I’ve always wanted a good 8 point for the wall and didn’t think twice when he came out. The massive 225 lb body had me thinking he wasn’t as big as he really was. It was a pleasant surprise when I walked up on him. He is 22 7/8 inside with 5 3/8 bases. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-11-2019, 10:24 PM	#268
tef Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edgewood Hunt In: Crowell Tx, Van Zandt Co. Tx	After a horrible season last we finally had a break out start this year. Have several new bucks on cams and does finally came back. I got a nice mature buck Sat eve., I knew he was mature when he stepped out, all the other deer left and his body was huge. He turned away briefly and I saw how wide he was. When I walked up on him there was no ground shrinkage! He has a roman nose, several scars, busted ears. I looked in his mouth and he only had 3 teeth! He was definitely past his prime. He's not the best buck out there but he was a good one to take. Attached Images

11-13-2019, 12:33 PM	#281
Clark Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin Hunt In: Collingsworth Co.	Not a good start to the weekend. He wasn’t the only snake we found. Bucks looking good with a little swelling in their necks. Some quality time with my son. Great weekend for us. Some awesome bucks hitting the ground, congrats to all who have scored. Good luck everybody.

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11-07-2019, 06:32 PM	#252
coldgas Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Briscoe Tx Hunt In: Hemphill Co	I saw several big boys moving as I drove home today. Made it to my stand 15 minutes ago. A lot can happen in 45 minutes. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

11-08-2019, 11:34 AM	#255
coldgas Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Briscoe Tx Hunt In: Hemphill Co	I plan on going again today. Last season I had at least 8 different bucks come in on a regular basis. All I have seen this year is 2 yearling bucks and a group of does. Hope things pick up soon. Deer activity seems to be picking up these last few days. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

11-08-2019, 11:37 AM	#256
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Hunt In: Kent Co., Stonewall Co., CO, Limpopo RSA	Denson shot a good one on our place yesterday afternoon after basically no movement since Saturday. Lots of rain and cold temps up until after lunch, but when it broke, they started to move. I will let him post the pics. Of course he cheated and used a rifle!

11-09-2019, 09:07 AM	#260
coldgas Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Briscoe Tx Hunt In: Hemphill Co	Last night was a lot of fun. I had several doe come in and a couple of nice bucks. The bucks were sparring and working a scrape next to my blind. The biggest buck was like a male dog running around pissing every where. There was fawns sucking on momma and does working the same scrape. All of this within 30 yards of me. I love bow hunting! Only 1 nice 8 this morning. It's been pretty slow. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

11-09-2019, 05:20 PM	#262
JBJTX81 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wise Co Hunt In: Where the wife gives me permission to go.	This guy was taken last night on our place in Kent Co. Quick run of the tape had him at 144 7/8. Live weight of 208. 2s and 3s were all 10.5 to 11.25. Beams and brows kept him from hitting 150". Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

11-09-2019, 05:23 PM	#263
JBJTX81 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wise Co Hunt In: Where the wife gives me permission to go.	Today has been very slow. But in got little man with me. 3 months old and this is 5th sit. Momma and sissy were with him this morning but is guys only this afternoon while the girls hunt from the pink blind. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

11-11-2019, 05:13 PM	#264
kry226 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kentucky Hunt In: Hall County	Great bucks, y'all! Congrats, slab!

11-11-2019, 07:51 PM	#265
Bretto22 Four Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East Texas Hunt In: Wood, Hall	Anybody have any kind of rut report for hall county or close?

11-11-2019, 08:09 PM	#266
Dc78 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver City, Texas Hunt In: Panhandle	Brett, bigger bucks were chasing some last weekend in Motley Co.

11-11-2019, 09:28 PM	#267
coldgas Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Briscoe Tx Hunt In: Hemphill Co	Nice deer! I Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

11-11-2019, 10:26 PM	#269
Willicd76 Four Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tx panhandle Hunt In: Hall, cottle, and motley counties	Man, that's a beauty!

11-11-2019, 10:31 PM	#270
kry226 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kentucky Hunt In: Hall County	Great buck, tef! Congrats!

11-11-2019, 10:50 PM	#271
Duzy Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Panhandle Hunt In: Wheeler & Hemphill	Congratulations Tef I get to...

11-12-2019, 03:09 AM	#272
longhorn_cop Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central Texas Hunt In: Tx panhandle, Mex.	Nice buck

11-12-2019, 08:22 AM	#273
Jethro Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Collingsworth County Hunt In: Loco, Quail, Lutie, Needwood.	Some nice deer showing up in this thread, looks like things are picking up. My son was feeding cows yesterday morning and saw a big 10 chasing a doe. About time I guess.

11-12-2019, 09:17 AM	#275
coldgas Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Briscoe Tx Hunt In: Hemphill Co	Another nice one! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

11-12-2019, 11:35 AM	#276
Hi-Lonesome Four Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: TX Panhandle Hunt In: Miami, Mobeetie, Wheeler TX	Congrats

11-13-2019, 07:56 AM	#277
longhorn_cop Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central Texas Hunt In: Tx panhandle, Mex.	We head up Friday. Looks like some temps into the upper 60s and 70s over the weekend and early next week. Wth? Whered the cold weather go?

11-13-2019, 08:39 AM	#278
coldgas Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Briscoe Tx Hunt In: Hemphill Co	Big boys are moving well. I had lots of action again yesterday. I missed low on this 6 point yesterday evening. Maybe because my arrow is bent. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

11-13-2019, 09:50 AM	#280
Boone11 Four Point Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: McKinney Hunt In: Collin, Grayson, Motley	good bucks. have seen a lot of movement on cell cams. ready to get out there for couple weeks starting friday

11-13-2019, 12:38 PM	#282
myway Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockwall Hunt In: Kent county	Congrats to you and your son. That is one heck of pic!

11-13-2019, 12:44 PM	#283
Rwc Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	Great recap Mr. Clark. Tell your son congrats. Your deer are looking good. Rwc

11-13-2019, 10:33 PM	#284
coldgas Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Briscoe Tx Hunt In: Hemphill Co	Duzy, I took out one of your up and comers. Fresh meat on the ground at county road 18. Should be pre tenderized. Nice buck Clark. I always enjoy your pictures! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

11-14-2019, 07:31 AM	#286
Top Of Texas Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Texas Panhandle Hunt In: Panhandle	Congrats to y'all! Nice bucks!

11-15-2019, 06:03 AM	#287
kry226 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kentucky Hunt In: Hall County	Great bucks, y'all!

11-15-2019, 06:44 AM	#288
Willicd76 Four Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tx panhandle Hunt In: Hall, cottle, and motley counties	Be careful men. Killed a rattler next to the house on 11/4. If it would have been a little warmer my bird dog would have gotten bit.....AGAIN!

11-15-2019, 09:04 AM	#292
simek Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spicewood, TX	Nice work, Clark and son of Clark!

11-19-2019, 02:53 PM	#294
Porkie Four Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sanger,Tx Hunt In: Panhandle	Any panhandle update on the rut?

11-19-2019, 03:16 PM	#295
Hi-Lonesome Four Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: TX Panhandle Hunt In: Miami, Mobeetie, Wheeler TX	They are chasing. This weekend I saw a couple large bucks breeding does and several just cruising around looking to breed. Also seeing lots of small bucks running through the country side. Wheat fields around me have been loaded with dozens of does feeding as well. In my experiences mature bucks start looking for feed after they have done some fighting and breeding and they will start coming to the feeder whenever soon.

11-19-2019, 04:41 PM	#296
talltexasshoote Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Kent and garza counties	I sat both Saturday night and Sunday morning in Garza county. I had a shooter within 20 yards both sits. Amazing how often that happens when you are out of buck tag(s) for that county. I just want a mature doe to come in and shooter bucks stand broadside in front of me. I think it is just payback for the tail kicking I took last year. Deer are definitely on the move. Everyone saw bucks on our place this weekend.