Bowfreak1 Report post Posted January 6, 2012 Just wondering if anything is working for you all? I tried scents, rattling with no luck... Has the rut kicked in yet? I know with this crazy weather, it's hard to tell and it hasn't been cold enough. Any help will be appreciated. CR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talltines Report post Posted January 6, 2012 I'm having a hard time determining what's going on right now in 24A. I watched 14 doe, 6 fawns, and 3 bucks in the last two days walk underneath my stand and the bucks were cruising solo. 10 days ago I watched a young buck chasing a doe around. I'm thinking the warm weather has most rutting activity taking place in the dark. Hoping for a cold front soon. I'll be back at it next Tuesday. Sure wish the snow could have stuck around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spotnstalkbowhunter Report post Posted January 6, 2012 Just wondering if anything is working for you all? I tried scents, rattling with no luck... Has the rut kicked in yet? I know with this crazy weather, it's hard to tell and it hasn't been cold enough. Any help will be appreciated. CR I have been out in Northern 23 that past couple of days and all I've seen is 15 plus doe and a couple fawn, no bucks at all. I have tried scent, and rattling and nothing either. Trail cam picked up a nice little buck at 1 AM, still snow on the ground and there are siqn everywhere, still not spooking anything up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reezenhunter Report post Posted January 6, 2012 From what I know and seen its already winding down for muleys in 24a that first cold front got them going early and the buck I killed in 23 north was looking for does before I shot him all swollen up just depends it only takes 1 doe to be close for a stupid monster behind her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runningbird Report post Posted January 6, 2012 I'm in 23 and it never gets going till about the 8th. Was out yesterday, does still by themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted January 6, 2012 Where ive been hunting....mule deer are going at pretty good....but still not seeing any whitetail bucks...wierd finding plenty of doe's but no bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilincatcountry Report post Posted January 7, 2012 Sat blind today, had 2 spikes(one had at least 14 inches on each side) and 7 does, and one squirrel that if he dont calm down will take an arrow tomorrow!! I think this weather is pushing the rut farther back in the month. JMO!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shylopolito Report post Posted January 7, 2012 I haven't been up since about a week ago but the bucks were running together and the does alone. Where I am, it has been really warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talltines Report post Posted January 7, 2012 Sat blind today, had 2 spikes(one had at least 14 inches on each side) and 7 does, and one squirrel that if he dont calm down will take an arrow tomorrow!! I think this weather is pushing the rut farther back in the month. JMO!! I'm hoping you're on to something with the rut thing. The bucks have been real scarce so far for me. Seeing many does with fawns keeps my hopes up that the best is yet to come. The squirrels in Arizona are quite inquisitive to say the least. I've had them within a foot... Literally! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted January 7, 2012 last week of Dec. I watched two small forkys fighting for about 15 seconds and the winner chased the looser around for about 3 minutes. After repositioning I watched a shooter chase a doe around and follow her all afternoon. Couldn't make it happed though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vixen Report post Posted January 9, 2012 I saw a muley buck mount a doe 2 weeks ago. Saw some whitetail acting interested in some does and pushing off smaller bucks. Have seen bucks all by themselves and also lots of does by them selves. Its been pretty confusing to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted January 9, 2012 Where ive been hunting....mule deer are going at pretty good....but still not seeing any whitetail bucks...wierd finding plenty of doe's but no bucks 01-09-11 : Ok finally saw some whitetail bucks running some doe's and chasing off other smaller bucks...it looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted January 9, 2012 saturday watched 3 whitetail bucks feeding for like 3 1/2 hours 8:30am - 12:00pm got up to find a way to go at them and they pulled a houdini before I could plan out my stalk. saw 4 solo does before that. lots of sign everywhere, rubs, scrapes, and tracks! this was in 22 about 4600 ft elev. james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookinfor110 Report post Posted January 9, 2012 WT rut in full swing in southern AZ. Glassed a small area this weekend and within 45 minutes located >10 bucks, all moving at midday, different sizes up to 90". Now if only one would cooperate and provide a stalking opportunity.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 9, 2012 Saw 2 nice mulies running with 3 does yesterday in 24A, couldnt get a shot though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
