Rut information

[knoxcorutjunkie]

I've done most of my hunting in Georgia. Must be in the woods Nov 1st-15th down there. First year hunting Tennessee. Hunting in Morgan County. Can anyone shed any light on the rut in Morgan County, Tn?. For the most part I keep hearing around Thanksgiving. I've seen several posts saying first week or two of December. I had some good mature buck movement around Nov 7th -12th on ky cameras but cameras have been slow since them. Any help is much appreciated.

 

[Snake]

No but they killed a monster in Morgan .

 

[cecil30-30]

I'm in morgan county. Past 2 weekends young bucks was chasing real good and saw lots of deer. This weekend I've seen zero rut activity and just a couple deer. Not sure what to think.

 

[knoxcorutjunkie]

That's sounds about right. Had a lot of action on camera about that same time period Couple nice 8's big 10. A lot of new scrapes on property etc. But it just tuned off quick. I never saw chasing. Couple younger bucks checkling & seeking. We'll see what happens.

 

[UTGrad]

The entire eastern half of the country had a warmer first half of November than usual. A lot of people report deer activity at night.

 

[backyardtndeer]

I am from the other end of the state, so can't really give insight on the rut over there, but welcome to the tndeer forums.

 

[knoxcorutjunkie]

I am from the other end of the state, so can't really give insight on the rut over there, but welcome to the tndeer forums.

Got it. Thank you.

 

[jetwrnch]

Was dead in Roane until Sunday, then I started seeing bucks cruising again.

 

[Remi]

It's been little to no movement in Scott Co for over a week now.

 

[knoxcorutjunkie]

It's been little to no movement in Scott Co for over a week now.

Thanks for the info fellas. I think we're going to hit again hard starting Friday for about a week. Looks like a good stretch cold weather coming up.

 

[KP Outdoors]

Loudon County here, took a nice 8 point on 11/10 that was cruising in the morning rain and upper 40's at 8am. Since, haven't seen much activity this weekend at all. I recall 11/26 last year there were 2 bucks fighting over a doe and the bigger one was nose to the ground chasing.

This weekend and the next ought to be ideal with the cold weather rolling in! Good luck!

 

[UTGrad]

Loudon County here, took a nice 8 point on 11/10 that was cruising in the morning rain and upper 40's at 8am. Since, haven't seen much activity this weekend at all. I recall 11/26 last year there were 2 bucks fighting over a doe and the bigger one was nose to the ground chasing.

This weekend and the next ought to be ideal with the cold weather rolling in! Good luck!

We've been needing cold weather to get the does moving in the daytime.

 

[Knothead]

We've been needing cold weather to get the does moving in the daytime.

I'm seeing plenty of doe in the daytime but they're just not 'ready' yet.

 

[knoxcorutjunkie]

I'm seeing plenty of doe in the daytime but they're just not 'ready' yet.

Yep does seem to be moving as normal during daytime. Just haven't seen any rut action. Also I've always hunted in Georgia and we've always have a good bit of does. In Morgan county where I'm hunting it seems to be about a 1:1 ratio. And actually I probably have more bucks on camera than does. Has it always been like that in Morgan County?

 

[knoxcorutjunkie]

No but they killed a monster in Morgan .

Anyone gets any pics of that monster killed in Morgan county?

 

[Bushape]

I'm seeing plenty of doe in the daytime but they're just not 'ready' yet.

Where are you located?

 

[gatodoc]

Hunted Fayette county last night and this morning. Seeing young bucks searching but older bucks and does suddenly have gotten scarce.

Rut should be in full swing in next 5-10 days…

 

[CliffordN]

Bedford... Increased night time activity, with new bucks showing up last night. I expect it will be going real soon...

 

[jetwrnch]

It's been little to no movement in Scott Co for over a week now.

My cameras in Scott have been active during the day.

 

[Scrooge57]

I saw 19 Sunday morning with 2 of them been decent bucks.

 

[Remi]

My cameras in Scott have been active during the day.View attachment 204222

That's good to hear. I hunt 2 different properties and there has been no movement on either

 

[SSlater]

Thanks for the info fellas. I think we're going to hit again hard starting Friday for about a week. Looks like a good stretch cold weather coming up.

I'm in Roane as well. Down the road from jetwrench. Haven't seen anything since the 5th.

It's like they were abducted by aliens.

 

[Dr2kill]

On my place in Cumberland County bucks are seeking. I noticed a few scrapes last weekend, it's doubled since then. More daytime sightings.

 

[MUP]

Saturday, early morning, saw 5 deer of which 4 were bucks. The lone doe was being pestered by a young spike, the others were nose to the ground, while another spike fed in front of me for a good while before wandering on off. This is the southern tip of the plateau.

 

[jetwrnch]

I'm in Roane as well. Down the road from jetwrench. Haven't seen anything since the 5th.

It's like they were abducted by aliens.

They all just came down the road a bit. Thanks!

 

[Shanman]

Saw this one West bound I-40 at West Town Mall, actually on the bridge of the exit. Sunday evening driving home there were probably 8-10 doe/buck between Harriman and 58 exit, East bound. When I lived in Rockwood several years ago you could always "Read" the interstate and know when it was hot.

 

[Snake]

Saw this one West bound I-40 at West Town Mall, actually on the bridge of the exit. Sunday evening driving home there were probably 8-10 doe/buck between Harriman and 58 exit, East bound. When I lived in Rockwood several years ago you could always "Read" the interstate and know when it was hot.View attachment 204261

Just passed that same buck about 2:00- 2:30 . Traffic was horrible in that southbound lane . Took a little over an hour to go from the north side of town to that first exit right before the split .

 

[gatodoc]

I live in Rockwood and hunting west TN during our rut. What a dumb move but seeing a lot of deer.

Saw 5 young bucks cruising this morning in Fayette co. No does at all. Mature bucks know to wait…,

 

[Shanman]

Just passed that same buck about 2:00- 2:30 . Traffic was horrible in that southbound lane . Took a little over an hour to go from the north side of town to that first exit right before the split .

I feel your pain, 5 times a week for me.

 

[gasman]

Get in the woods now