maximus otter
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Nothing this morning in East Anglia: One very casual buck; three solo does.
No response to the Buttolo.
maximus otter
No response to the Buttolo.
maximus otter
Roe rut possibly starting?
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Sol
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Kind of seems like a few does have went into season, but there's still a very very large majority that haven't.
We seen genuine rutting last night but it was the only one we seen off our ground, on our ground there was a buck attended too by a doe but that's the only one we've really seen (plus we spooked them, so couldn't actually tell If anything was going on)
Big boy that we seen the night before yesterday wasn't there yesterday evening, despite us seeing two does in that area that same night (and probably plenty more) though that might be down to the unusual wind shift.
We seen genuine rutting last night but it was the only one we seen off our ground, on our ground there was a buck attended too by a doe but that's the only one we've really seen (plus we spooked them, so couldn't actually tell If anything was going on)
Big boy that we seen the night before yesterday wasn't there yesterday evening, despite us seeing two does in that area that same night (and probably plenty more) though that might be down to the unusual wind shift.
So far this morning I've seen 5 does but no bucks. Atmospheric conditions feel perfect for the rut but visibility beyond 80 yards remains a real challenge due to heavy mist. Fingers crossed.
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wildfowler.250
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I still think it’s a week or two off yet. Definitely still does kicking around without bucks. Odd younger animal that’s keen but it still feels quiet
sikamalc
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The deer I most admire and find challenging is Sika. Especially in Scotland, in old Forest, or even more challenging commercial forest. I have shot and managed them (or tried to manage them) for 38 years. I also had an area near Dorchester some years back, the permission belonged to my fathers cousin. Stalking them was far easier than the ones in Scotland.
They are also my favourite venison, followed by Fallow.
I find Roe fairly easy at times, to stalk, but the most attractive deer.
CIC Silver medal.
They are also my favourite venison, followed by Fallow.
I find Roe fairly easy at times, to stalk, but the most attractive deer.
CIC Silver medal.
Jamie956
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Any joy with your outing?
HonestJohn
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Did you see any conical viet cong hats sneaking through that meadow?
I saw two bucks scenting the air last night. Both in the vicinity of a doe. I don't think it's far away here now, to be honest. We have a wheat crop almost ready to be harvested in the same field the bucks were in, and I'm hoping it comes off this week as I have a seat ideally placed on the margins
Out having a look round last night, couldn't see my best buck but plenty of Fallow bucks on his normal patch of wild bird food/cover. Lots of Fallow in smallish groups ( why can't they be like that all the time).Took a look along the river, fairly dense cover now the river has dried up and saw Roe. A nice young six point buck, very small head along with a doe and kid, looks like he's sorted. Can't get to many likely Roe places until some crops are harvested, but wouldn't be surprised if the bigger bucks were already sorted with does.
@theroedeerguy
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Wind has switched over to the east and a fresh edge this morning.
Plenty Roe deer activity with bucks in close company with does but no real interest in either the Clausen Roe Pro or Buttallo.
Once things warm up again it should pick up.
Still managed to take a couple of bucks, one with a broken antler and the other with a wrecked foot.
Plenty Roe deer activity with bucks in close company with does but no real interest in either the Clausen Roe Pro or Buttallo.
Once things warm up again it should pick up.
Still managed to take a couple of bucks, one with a broken antler and the other with a wrecked foot.
David Barker
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Out this morning in Glasgow saw 3 bucks getting dragged about with does two on my ground the other on the motorway banking's. That was early didn't stay long shot one by 5 am and straight hame to bed.
Sadly not as of 18:00hrs. I did however see a perfect candidate for culling around lunchtime but unfortunately the backstop way too 'ugly' so I let it pass.
Have now moved into an area that feels and smells more like a Corsican pine forest than an English wood!
K
Could be getting going. Having read this thread, I thought I would take a look.
I was out at about 7.30 this morning watching a deer I had spotted on thermal. It was annoyingly behind a bush, and not identifiable as male or female, so I was just watching and messing with my scope trying to get a sharper picture when suddenly a roebuck walked into my scope on the nearside of the bush and stood still broadside on. So I shot him and the doe behind the bush got up and left. I think he had been following her.
I have shot the male partner of a courting couple within 10 yards of that spot at least 3 ruts in a row. Its a nice spot at the bottom of a valley and at the edge of a wood, with a clear floor to lie on and bushes to hide behind. I think its a logical resting spot when courting.
Could be he was just following her not actively courting. He was a nice big buck but his antlers, while representative, were young. He was Beta not Chad. He may have just got excited too early. I will probably try the spot again in the first days of August and see if she brings another suitor there.
I was out at about 7.30 this morning watching a deer I had spotted on thermal. It was annoyingly behind a bush, and not identifiable as male or female, so I was just watching and messing with my scope trying to get a sharper picture when suddenly a roebuck walked into my scope on the nearside of the bush and stood still broadside on. So I shot him and the doe behind the bush got up and left. I think he had been following her.
I have shot the male partner of a courting couple within 10 yards of that spot at least 3 ruts in a row. Its a nice spot at the bottom of a valley and at the edge of a wood, with a clear floor to lie on and bushes to hide behind. I think its a logical resting spot when courting.
Could be he was just following her not actively courting. He was a nice big buck but his antlers, while representative, were young. He was Beta not Chad. He may have just got excited too early. I will probably try the spot again in the first days of August and see if she brings another suitor there.
Watched a buck relentlessly chasing a doe at full tilt this morning. In between bouts of activity she would lay down to recover whilst the buck stood some 15-20 metres away.
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