PaddyMcGurk Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Hello, all! I am brand new to deer hunting and, of course, I have an early November 35A tag. Everyone keeps saying that I'm screwed with that tag. Anyway, my buddy, who is a seasoned midwestern deer hunter and has taken 2 coues bucks in the last year in AZ, keeps telling me that the bucks will be rutting around that time. Should I just keep finding doe, then? I see doe all the time, but I've only seen a couple of spikes and one button buck while I've been out. Just curious if anyone can help me out with this. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCouesHunter Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Not sure where your buddy is getting his information but I have only seen rutting activity in December and January in 35A. You may see more activity in the Huachucas in November high on the mountain, but I haven't seen it. Stay off the main roads cause there are alot of truck hunters. Get back in the hills and you should be able to find a nice buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted October 19, 2009 your friend is wrong as far as the rut. glassing is the key to coues hunting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaddyMcGurk Report post Posted October 19, 2009 I think he is used to the snowy midwest. Regardless. Thanks for the info. I'll keep trying. I guess they don't call them the "grey ghosts" for nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Yeah, don't worry about glassing for doe's, if there's a buck with them he probably won't be much more than a spike anyway. The mature bucks will still be either alone or with a few of their buddies. Just remember, if you find a buck, before you shoot it make sure to scan or glass the surrounding area to make sure there isn't a bigger buck with him! That unit is tough, lots and lots of hidey holes, just have faith and glass hard! Best of luck and be sure to share your experience with us later! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Yeah, don't worry about glassing for doe's, if there's a buck with them he probably won't be much more than a spike anyway. The mature bucks will still be either alone or with a few of their buddies. Just remember, if you find a buck, before you shoot it make sure to scan or glass the surrounding area to make sure there isn't a bigger buck with him! That unit is tough, lots and lots of hidey holes, just have faith and glass hard! Best of luck and be sure to share your experience with us later! JIM> Yep, what Jim said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaddyMcGurk Report post Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks for the advise, Jim. I appreciate it. Like I said, this will be the first time I've hunted deer and I'm just trying to set myself up for success. Hopefully there's some meat in my freezer sometime in November. If not, I hope to have a good week out of the house and in some very beautiful countryside. Anyway, I'll definitely post once my hunt is complete, hopefully with a picture of a nice buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
