Hears a question. The rut is on how many days have you spent in the woods prior to this event. Temperature, scent you leave in woods, does in area,moon phase,weather conditions. There are a lot of variables to consider. If it was easy everybody would bag a trophy. By the way how often do you fellow hunters wash your clothes? This forum has been great also
I think most people who own land have had issues with trespassers. Iv had cameras stolen wooden ladders cut in half with chain saw. That happened a while ago. As far as dealing with a person who has taken a buck off your property that is a nightmare. In order to press charges they get to keep the deer. If you dont let them have it you cant press charges. Then when you do. If first offense it is a slap in your face. I know 1st had talking with the DEC.
. Got this guy 8:30 this am. Saw 2 other 8,s and quite a few does. He was chasing and the rage broad head stoped him at 30 yrd. Shortest track during archery ever. Was watching 2 larger bucks but friday night recieved a call that both had been taken. To say i was disappointed is a understatement. Nice to get one in the freezer. Total 4 days hunting 18hrs sitting.