Tndeer Logo

Page 1 of 3 123>
Topic Options
#2044793 - 08/25/10 07:22 AM Deer Sightings -
ferg
Spider
16 Point


Registered: 07/29/04
Posts: 13812
Loc: At the TNDeer shirt factory %^...

Offline
Shaping up to be a good year - or at least pre-season - I'm seeing WAY more deer (or seeing the same deer WAY more often) - I've seen more bucks this year than in all years past at my place and on the surrounding farms -

I saw the biggest 10 pt, I've ever seen last Sunday morning - big tall G2's and G3's and fours - awesome buck -

I have been hunting a mature doe for a couple of years - she's a wiley old girl of about 6.5 or better - I have not seen her this spring - on cam or otherwise -

but I know she's around - as I there is no anicdotal evidence that she was taken last fall - I'm going to move my cam this weekend back to a spot I saw her last summer late w/fawns and see if she showes up -

She is still my number one target - but if that 10 shows his bone around my stand he might have to hit the wall \:\)

ferg....
_________________________
NOTICE: Due to Operation Prism I have given all of my internet passwords to a number of different folks, I no longer accept full posting responsibility for any of my internet accounts.


Top
#2044818 - 08/25/10 07:42 AM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: ferg]
BSK
Jerkasourous of the non-typical kind
Non-Typical


Registered: 03/11/99
Posts: 59670
Loc: Nashville, TN

Offline
I'm definitely seeing an increase in summer resident buck numbers this year over the last two years. Fawn numbers are still a problem though.
_________________________
"Know where you stand, and stand there" --Jesuit Father Daniel Berrigan

"There is no reasoning someone out of a position he has not reasoned himself into." --Clive James

Top
#2044831 - 08/25/10 07:50 AM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: BSK]
ferg
Spider
16 Point


Registered: 07/29/04
Posts: 13812
Loc: At the TNDeer shirt factory %^...

Offline
 Originally Posted By: BSK
I'm definitely seeing an increase in summer resident buck numbers this year over the last two years. Fawn numbers are still a problem though.


Agreed - our fawn counts are down significantly over the last year or two -

Not sure why - food is good - weather has been hot, but I wouldn't think hot enough for die off - we are also seeing an aweful high number of yotes moving in this summer that haven't been around in the past -

I'm thinking I'll have to start a preditor hunt -

ferg....
_________________________
NOTICE: Due to Operation Prism I have given all of my internet passwords to a number of different folks, I no longer accept full posting responsibility for any of my internet accounts.


Top
#2044836 - 08/25/10 07:51 AM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: ferg]
BSK
Jerkasourous of the non-typical kind
Non-Typical


Registered: 03/11/99
Posts: 59670
Loc: Nashville, TN

Offline
Yup, I'm beginning to believe the explosion of coyote numbers over the last couple of years is to blame for the poor fawn survival.
_________________________
"Know where you stand, and stand there" --Jesuit Father Daniel Berrigan

"There is no reasoning someone out of a position he has not reasoned himself into." --Clive James

Top
#2044852 - 08/25/10 08:04 AM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: BSK]
preds1
10 Point


Registered: 10/16/09
Posts: 4549
Loc: Sumner County

Offline
Been definitely seeing more this year, mostly 1.5 year olds though. A few fawns as well too.
Top
#2044856 - 08/25/10 08:06 AM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: BSK]
stik
TnDeer Old Timer
16 Point


Registered: 03/12/99
Posts: 18546
Loc: lenoir city,tn

Offline
what i am getting excited about is the fact that most of my pics and sightings have been in the daylight!! last year, i got 0, (that's ZERO!!) daylight pics and only saw 3 or 4 during daylight in season.
_________________________
experienced hunters know its not just a bushy white tail, its a big middle finger.

nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught


Top
#2044861 - 08/25/10 08:08 AM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: stik]
Football Hunter
18 Point


Registered: 10/22/07
Posts: 24708
Loc: Wilson Co/Perry Co

Offline
 Originally Posted By: stik
what i am getting excited about is the fact that most of my pics and sightings have been in the daylight!! last year, i got 0, (that's ZERO!!) daylight pics and only saw 3 or 4 during daylight in season.
wow,thats crazy
_________________________
The best day to plant a tree,IS TODAY!

You wont know,if you dont go!


Top
#2045219 - 08/25/10 11:51 AM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: Football Hunter]
Bone Collector
12 Point


Registered: 09/09/09
Posts: 6188
Loc: Murfreesboro, TN

Offline
I saw a nice 8 pt this morning on the way to work and have been seeing a lot both in the woods and in the car.
_________________________
Don't let the screen name fool you spikes are made of bone too \:D

Semper Fidelis!

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson

Top
#2045568 - 08/25/10 05:00 PM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: BSK]
Tomahawk
6 Point


Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 762
Loc: east & west tn

Offline
 Originally Posted By: BSK
I'm definitely seeing an increase in summer resident buck numbers this year over the last two years. Fawn numbers are still a problem though.
Best of both worlds for my areas in west TN. The coyotes numbers do seem to be jumping. No data but sightings are up as well as trail cam pics.

Top
#2045588 - 08/25/10 05:15 PM Re: Deer Sightings - [Re: Tomahawk]
bowriter
Non-Typical


Registered: 08/31/02
Posts: 40337
Loc: Lebanon,TN USA

Offline
My deer numbers are about the same but I'm seeing very few fawns. However, my coyotes are just about gone. Don't know where they went. Still got two bobcats and a red fox.
_________________________

Constipation has ruined many a good day. Not as many as stupidity, though.

Top
Page 1 of 3 123>


Moderator:  RUGER, Tennessee Todd, Unicam, Cuttin Caller, CBU93, stretch, Bobby G, Outdoor Lady, TurkeyBurd 
Hop to:
Top Posters
4097841
RUGER
80762
Deer Assassin
59670
BSK
56298
Crappie Luck
50724
spitndrum
Newest Members
Bubba Jim, Fins&Furs, blue-eyed-devil, bbd78, kjh
12168 Registered Users
Who's Online
83 registered (270shortmag, RutMan, JACO0334, beachguy, LA man, EastTNHunter, 14 invisible) and 114 anonymous users online.
Forum Stats
12168 Members
39 Forums
117712 Topics
1429106 Posts

Max Online: 756 @ 11/20/12 09:10 AM
Moon Phase
CURRENT MOON
June
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
Forum Donations
The TnDeer.Com Deer Talk Forum is for Tennessee Deer Hunters by Tennessee Deer Hunters. If you enjoy using our Talk Forum and would like to contribute to help in it's up-keep. Just submit your contribution by clicking on the DONATE button below and paying with PayPal or a major credit card. Any amount is much appreciated. Thanks for your support!

TN Burn Safe

Generated in 0.014 seconds in which 0.001 seconds were spent on a total of 14 queries. Zlib compression enabled.