Hickman rut

AUhunter · Nov 13, 2013

I hunt just off Only Rd, a couple miles off I40. I killed a nice 8pt on Nov 2nd. He was chasing two does. Of course, I was thinking the rut was already heating up and couldn't wait to come back with Muzzleloader this past weekend. However, this past weekend, little to no chasing observed. Saw about 15 does and 3 bucks, none of them showed any hints of the rut. I presume the warm temps may have something to do with it and I expect (hope) that this cold spell gets them kicked into high gear. So, is anyone else in this area experiencing a late rut?

Appleman · Nov 13, 2013

I've seen bucks and does all day since Saturday. Couple were chasing does and others just seeking. North West Hickman

Florida Cracker 971 · Nov 13, 2013

Monday I had a 3.5 yr. old 7 pt. & a 1.5 yr. old 3 pt. chasing three does around my stand for over ten minutes before the disappeared into a thick bedding area. This was in Bon Aqua.

JCDEERMAN · Nov 14, 2013

Not doing squat yesterday in SW Hickman. It switch will flip any day now for us. About the 16th it picks up every year.

AUhunter · Nov 17, 2013

The cold spell really got the rut rolling at our place. Several good bucks killed this weekend. I killed another 8 pt and there was a couple monsters killed/seen on our property running does. Good luck all!

JCDEERMAN · Nov 17, 2013

AUhunter said:
The cold spell really got the rut rolling at our place. Several good bucks killed this weekend. I killed another 8 pt and there was a couple monsters killed/seen on our property running does. Good luck all!

Had my chance it a big one Thursday night, but ran out of light with him at 25 yards. He had been fighting a bigger one further down the hollow about 10 minutes prior. Still havent seen any chasing or following. That should be starting on our place any day now, but im sure this warmer weather will damper it. i will be in the woods Wed-Sun so i hope the temps stay down and it should be good.

David · Nov 17, 2013

At our place off 48 seemed like the smaller bucks are starting to cruise but haven't seen any chasing or big ones yet. Usually the week around thanksgiving is the money week