DarkGrave53 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 Hello all, I have been hunting 36b the last few days and have not seen one buck. I have glassed up so many does without any bucks and wondering if I should be changing my strategy or not. I have seen javelina, mt lion, coati and about 40 does a day but not one buck. I have been getting high and glassing juniper grassland mornings and thicker canyons during the mid day evening. Usually I am of the belief, where there are does a buck is within the sq mile but no such luck it seems. Any help would be helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted November 29, 2022 No help but 2K tags ahead of you sure doesn't help.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmire Report post Posted November 29, 2022 Where abouts in the unit are hunting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkGrave53 Report post Posted November 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, Quagmire said: Where abouts in the unit are hunting? Back by big tank and oak tank area. East of Ruby road and spend most of my time there. FR4186 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted November 29, 2022 You're right they're close to those does but you're not looking well enough for the bucks. Bucks are in bachelor herds and very nocturnal. In a few weeks they'll lose their heads to those does. Open your eyes to the northwest sides of ledges and canyons. Always on the shady side till dark! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high rise hunter Report post Posted November 30, 2022 Have you tried going up a little higher towards Murphy? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted November 30, 2022 There’s a old saying when it comes to coues deer hunting….”some time you have to see every doe in the unit first “ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDTOOTER Report post Posted November 30, 2022 Yellow Jacket Tank / Mine area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted November 30, 2022 Mature bucks are the first to bed in the morning and the last to come out in the evening 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmire Report post Posted November 30, 2022 You still have time to explore new areas if needed. I've never hunted that part of 36B but plenty of bucks everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmire Report post Posted November 30, 2022 All comments above are spot on as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zslayer Report post Posted November 30, 2022 Sounds like you’re in a nursery. Keep moving, glass glass glass. Seeing a lot of deer is nice and keeps you in the glass but where I find most bucks I don’t see a lot of deer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, zslayer said: Sounds like you’re in a nursery. Keep moving, glass glass glass. Seeing a lot of deer is nice and keeps you in the glass but where I find most bucks I don’t see a lot of deer. We have a spot we actually call the nursery. Great for new hunters/kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted November 30, 2022 If not in a hiding routine, the bucks are adjacent to where you're looking, taking up the primest/safest bedding areas. If possible, move to the next area bordering where you've hunted that is either farther from a road or in more difficult terrain. Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostbird Report post Posted November 30, 2022 Send me a DM with contact info. I am down in this unit now.everybody in our camp is tagged out but I know of some good bucks that nobody could get to. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
