Shot my first bow buck yesterday, decent 8 point, saw him walking away and decided to give him a rattle, not a lot, just enough to get his attention, he walked right in. Never rattled in a deer before it was awesome!
Thanks to your advice on hunting after rain I'm tagged out in sw michigan with a 8 point and 11 point in less than 7 days. God bless you for providing your knowledge and expertise to the rest of us for free.
Tag out on a nice 10 point Oct 4th. I really wish you would make a post were all your followers could post there trophies to them no matter how big they are. Just an idea where we could contribute to the Chanel.
5 days in a new area of Missouri for me. Rattled in 3 bucks, but like Jeff said, they were younger,smaller bucks. Had 1 shooter come in but he hung up. Grunted at him and didn’t influence him. Finally snort wheezed at him and he took off. Looked like a buck that would respond to it but he didn’t want any part of it. Should have been more patient. Hung around that area too long after because I was getting some action. Should have moved sooner. The last night I had moved and had a large buck walk into the field edge right at dusk just as I had lowered my bow to ground. Ran out of time but learned a lot. Hard not to 2nd guess yourself but need to look at it as a constant learning process.
Just think of the man hours spent on strategic approaches to deer hunting. Man, it's an awesome ride! I love it! I've been passing on a lot of good deer,waiting on a bigger than average buck. I don't mind too much to eat a buck tag , I see some big ones here and there, so it'll work out in the long run. Good luck to you this year.
2nd year bow hunting. Decided to get some battle racks and randomly using them. Called in three different bucks three days in a row, all of em fairly small. Awesome though!
I think you should make this series called “The Bottom Line” 😂 ever since some one pointed that out I hear you say it every single time! It’s a good name for this series in all honesty.
Last week the bucks were out heavy in the Adirondacks,I live in the lowest bucks to square miles ratio area in the state and seen 4 nice bucks,our hunting party did get a few but none of the ones I seen.
Ive had 1-2 farms were calling worked. I rattled in a 150” one time from 300-400 yds away. Watched him come across a bean field. He came into bow range and he was facing me. 30yds away and my wind swirled and he was gone. It was still awsome tho
Don't like calling the only thing I will do I have a ceder tree I take small size antler and rake tree just enuff to get his attention that's all works for me just saying nice vid as always 🦌🇱🇷
Hey Jeff, maybe one of these days could you do a video of an actual rut period layout with specific dates? Like "pre-rut is usually 10/24-11/1" and so on. Obviously I realize the dates might vary a little but that would be so helpful for reference. Maybe you've already done one and I'm missing it but I think a video like that would be great 👍🏼
I would love to see. More what if videos. For example what to do if: - bumped a deer (non target/ doe or unseen) , if it snorts? If it just bounds out - when and when not to grunt at a buck just leaving its bedding area - bump your target deer As we all hunt we try to plan each and every move, unfortunately sometimes we are forced to deviate from the plan. Wondering how you adapt in those situations (I’m sure I’m missing many) when things don’t go as planned. Had bullet point 2 happen to me late October and didn’t grunt at my target soon enough and he slipped away. Thanks for the great videos
Solid tips JS! Good luck in Wisco this coming Saturday. I’ll be in Monroe Co. waiting on a giant 9 point! We shall see if he decides to read the script! Lol
I agree I was in my stand 2 years ago NOV 25th in Iowa and I'm guessing 60 yards behind me All hell broke lose it really sounded like trees were coming down branches were snapping and I'm not exaggerating It was crazy, they were going at like I have never heard before!
Hi Jeff. Great video content and I love watching them all. Was wondering what you do to cover your scent. This past weekend I had encountered a several bucks coming close to me but the wind was swirling and they got wind of me. They came as close as 30 yards chasing does and almost had a good shot but he never turned broadside. I’ve been using fresh earth scent wafers in a closed container for my clothes but seems like it’s not working. Any suggestions for scent cover? I also shower with “no scent” soap and shampoo before each hunt. Thanks for any tips I greatly appreciate it!
I use 120 - 130 class antlers and have great success from mid October until the end of November. Ive rattled in hundreds upon hundreds of bucks and many guys for whatever reason can’t make it work 🤷♂️ I never break branches and scurry around. Just rattle, sometimes I grunt a bit before hand and maybe even snort wheeze. But I never try to kill the antlers. I think many times guys set up wrong. If the time isn’t exactly right, they have to feel comfortable coming in.
#5 sticks with me. It seems to make sense for a lot of reasons. Just my thoughts, for me and my situation. We don't have a lot of deer let alone bucks, let alone big mature bucks. Predation, overhunting, and long tough winters take a toll. Michigan is overhunted, seasons are too long, too many buck tags, and too many variations of tags. Michigan wants deer hunting to go away and go to more of an Eco-Friendly hands-off conservation. Just look, no hunting, trapping, or fishing.
I finally found a deer Jeff that is a monster! He's 150+ clean 8 with good mass, I just got permission here in steep mnts! I been hunting all day long! I about took my rattling antlers yesterday and I said no I better not cause I'm not buggering him up! He cam at 730 last night when I got home, I left there at 6! Lol ! Was so close! He came looking for his next doe, I had him 2 days before tending a doe and he missed a day locked down and now back last night right after dark
hey yall, i have a question... I hunt in middle of Michigan specifically Saginaw/Gratiot Counties some state land and some public land. My issue is I saw a lot of deer in early season but since Oct. 17th, I have not seen anything. I have blind called, rattled lightly to even the aggressive like the latter, and have not seen a single deer, not even a doe. But then I check my trail cams and their on there sparingly. How do I get them to come during days I'm hunting, I use hunt wise(when it wants to work), and still nothing. So the frustration sets in pretty fast. How do you all stay motivated, thru out the season after opening day or the day after? Its frustrating eating tag soup for the last 20 years. I have never killed a deer, i use all the tactics JS uses and I have yet to capitalize on anything. Maybe I just suck at hunting. lol
You probably ain't any good at hunting... The "1st or 2nd day" after Opening season.... Relax, enjoy the Hunt... Spend more time Scouting and figuring it... Not just Hunting... Good luck. Keep watching WHS, he helps ALOT.
I've seen rattling bring nothing much more than something. That being said, I don't rattle much simply because I don't like dragging them with me. Used a rattle bag as well, and just don't think it sounds as natural. Total tossup for many of us.
I Rattled in a Buck last week and a half ago.Mature Buck in an extremely pressured area.Day time hunters night time hunters.lots of pressure.So i did some blind calling and rattling. Big ole mature 10 point 4x6.came over to nozy.He disnt come straight in he circled down wind to get a whiff before commiting to my noise.was evening only reason i knew he was there i smelled him.Same thing happened with Mature Moose thay have experience with hunting pressure.they use their nose.Well anyways week later same spot late morning 9:30 near.im on my way to change my Batreries on my cam.huess who shows up.Big ole Buck again.His trailing a Doe nose to the ground.I have him in my sights.Darn trees and shrubs in the way to male a responsible shot.i Doe bleat with my voice and nothing he wont stop moving so i Buck grunt loud.Darn he still wont stop.(Frigg)...then i Buck wheeze.still nothing.Lmao he just kept going.He wasnt gonna miss his wedding.only Doe in 3 square miles.but better than wounding him and coyotes and crows end up eating him.move over to mt other spot not too too farcaway where another lonely Doe is.got my trail cams on her also nothing chasing her yet.he will be there .just hope he stops thisx time if he gives me another chance.
@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thanks! Funny this pops up now. I got to hear two small 8's fight in two separate spots Friday afternoon. Shortly after the 2nd fight, a small 8 pointer chased a doe into some brush near me and he did everything he could to keep her in that area. It was a lot of fun to watch!
Thanks to your advice on hunting after rain I'm tagged out in sw michigan with a 8 point and 11 point in less than 7 days. God bless you for providing your knowledge and expertise to the rest of us for free.
Shot my first bow buck yesterday, decent 8 point, saw him walking away and decided to give him a rattle, not a lot, just enough to get his attention, he walked right in. Never rattled in a deer before it was awesome!
Congratulations on the deer
Congrats! It doesn't work all the time, but when it does, it's the coolest thing. Like calling in a big gobbler when turkey hunting.
Happy for yky. That is so cool. I rattled one in last year for the first time and was enthralled.
Experienced hunters are hard to find.
Glad to have found this channel
Thanks to your advice on hunting after rain I'm tagged out in sw michigan with a 8 point and 11 point in less than 7 days. God bless you for providing your knowledge and expertise to the rest of us for free.
I’ve been rattling and grunting since October 25th until now in Georgia with great success
I even have does come in to my rattling
Tag out on a nice 10 point Oct 4th. I really wish you would make a post were all your followers could post there trophies to them no matter how big they are. Just an idea where we could contribute to the Chanel.
5 days in a new area of Missouri for me. Rattled in 3 bucks, but like Jeff said, they were younger,smaller bucks. Had 1 shooter come in but he hung up. Grunted at him and didn’t influence him. Finally snort wheezed at him and he took off. Looked like a buck that would respond to it but he didn’t want any part of it. Should have been more patient. Hung around that area too long after because I was getting some action. Should have moved sooner. The last night I had moved and had a large buck walk into the field edge right at dusk just as I had lowered my bow to ground. Ran out of time but learned a lot. Hard not to 2nd guess yourself but need to look at it as a constant learning process.
Just think of the man hours spent on strategic approaches to deer hunting.
Man, it's an awesome ride!
I love it!
I've been passing on a lot of good deer,waiting on a bigger than average buck.
I don't mind too much to eat a buck tag , I see some big ones here and there, so it'll work out in the long run.
Good luck to you this year.
2nd year bow hunting. Decided to get some battle racks and randomly using them. Called in three different bucks three days in a row, all of em fairly small. Awesome though!
I think you should make this series called “The Bottom Line” 😂 ever since some one pointed that out I hear you say it every single time! It’s a good name for this series in all honesty.
And that’s the bottom line
Last week the bucks were out heavy in the Adirondacks,I live in the lowest bucks to square miles ratio area in the state and seen 4 nice bucks,our hunting party did get a few but none of the ones I seen.
Ive had 1-2 farms were calling worked. I rattled in a 150” one time from 300-400 yds away. Watched him come across a bean field. He came into bow range and he was facing me. 30yds away and my wind swirled and he was gone. It was still awsome tho
It's been a low deer harvest in my area from tornado and all the rain has been tough with warm weather here in Central East Oklahoma
Don't like calling the only thing I will do I have a ceder tree I take small size antler and rake tree just enuff to get his attention that's all works for me just saying nice vid as always 🦌🇱🇷
Hey Jeff, maybe one of these days could you do a video of an actual rut period layout with specific dates? Like "pre-rut is usually 10/24-11/1" and so on. Obviously I realize the dates might vary a little but that would be so helpful for reference. Maybe you've already done one and I'm missing it but I think a video like that would be great 👍🏼
I've done a lot of those...even within the last 3-4 weeks too 😊 And every year at that time...
Thanks Jeff
I would love to see. More what if videos. For example what to do if:
- bumped a deer (non target/ doe or unseen) , if it snorts? If it just bounds out
- when and when not to grunt at a buck just leaving its bedding area
- bump your target deer
As we all hunt we try to plan each and every move, unfortunately sometimes we are forced to deviate from the plan. Wondering how you adapt in those situations (I’m sure I’m missing many) when things don’t go as planned. Had bullet point 2 happen to me late October and didn’t grunt at my target soon enough and he slipped away. Thanks for the great videos
Maybe some other people can add onto my list
Sounds like dancing at Nanson little bit south of Kane PA on 66 route LOL
Lol, sounds like a good time haha
Solid tips JS! Good luck in Wisco this coming Saturday. I’ll be in Monroe Co. waiting on a giant 9 point! We shall see if he decides to read the script! Lol
Thanks a lot...well good luck on that 9!! Hope he does 😁
I agree I was in my stand 2 years ago NOV 25th in Iowa and I'm guessing 60 yards behind me All hell broke lose it really sounded like trees were coming down branches were snapping and I'm not exaggerating It was crazy, they were going at like I have never heard before!
What’s the grass in the back ground!
When do fawns typically go into heat?
where is the best place to ask you a question outside of youtube?
Hi Jeff. Great video content and I love watching them all. Was wondering what you do to cover your scent. This past weekend I had encountered a several bucks coming close to me but the wind was swirling and they got wind of me. They came as close as 30 yards chasing does and almost had a good shot but he never turned broadside. I’ve been using fresh earth scent wafers in a closed container for my clothes but seems like it’s not working. Any suggestions for scent cover? I also shower with “no scent” soap and shampoo before each hunt. Thanks for any tips I greatly appreciate it!
I rattled in a old buck this past Friday he came in with 2 does. Came in hot all swollen up ready for a fight
I use 120 - 130 class antlers and have great success from mid October until the end of November. Ive rattled in hundreds upon hundreds of bucks and many guys for whatever reason can’t make it work 🤷♂️ I never break branches and scurry around. Just rattle, sometimes I grunt a bit before hand and maybe even snort wheeze. But I never try to kill the antlers. I think many times guys set up wrong. If the time isn’t exactly right, they have to feel comfortable coming in.
#5 sticks with me. It seems to make sense for a lot of reasons. Just my thoughts, for me and my situation. We don't have a lot of deer let alone bucks, let alone big mature bucks. Predation, overhunting, and long tough winters take a toll. Michigan is overhunted, seasons are too long, too many buck tags, and too many variations of tags. Michigan wants deer hunting to go away and go to more of an Eco-Friendly hands-off conservation. Just look, no hunting, trapping, or fishing.
I rattled in 2 bucks this moreing. One almost ran me over . I was sitting on the ground here in sw michigan.
Where do you stand on pissing in the woods?I mean obviously if you’re sitting all day it’s going to happen once or twice.
Love the vid, explains alot of guys I know lol
I finally found a deer Jeff that is a monster! He's 150+ clean 8 with good mass, I just got permission here in steep mnts! I been hunting all day long! I about took my rattling antlers yesterday and I said no I better not cause I'm not buggering him up! He cam at 730 last night when I got home, I left there at 6! Lol ! Was so close! He came looking for his next doe, I had him 2 days before tending a doe and he missed a day locked down and now back last night right after dark
hey yall, i have a question... I hunt in middle of Michigan specifically Saginaw/Gratiot Counties some state land and some public land. My issue is I saw a lot of deer in early season but since Oct. 17th, I have not seen anything. I have blind called, rattled lightly to even the aggressive like the latter, and have not seen a single deer, not even a doe. But then I check my trail cams and their on there sparingly. How do I get them to come during days I'm hunting, I use hunt wise(when it wants to work), and still nothing. So the frustration sets in pretty fast. How do you all stay motivated, thru out the season after opening day or the day after? Its frustrating eating tag soup for the last 20 years. I have never killed a deer, i use all the tactics JS uses and I have yet to capitalize on anything. Maybe I just suck at hunting. lol
You probably ain't any good at hunting... The "1st or 2nd day" after Opening season.... Relax, enjoy the Hunt... Spend more time Scouting and figuring it... Not just Hunting... Good luck. Keep watching WHS, he helps ALOT.
I've seen rattling bring nothing much more than something. That being said, I don't rattle much simply because I don't like dragging them with me. Used a rattle bag as well, and just don't think it sounds as natural. Total tossup for many of us.
I Rattled in a Buck last week and a half ago.Mature Buck in an extremely pressured area.Day time hunters night time hunters.lots of pressure.So i did some blind calling and rattling. Big ole mature 10 point 4x6.came over to nozy.He disnt come straight in he circled down wind to get a whiff before commiting to my noise.was evening only reason i knew he was there i smelled him.Same thing happened with Mature Moose thay have experience with hunting pressure.they use their nose.Well anyways week later same spot late morning 9:30 near.im on my way to change my Batreries on my cam.huess who shows up.Big ole Buck again.His trailing a Doe nose to the ground.I have him in my sights.Darn trees and shrubs in the way to male a responsible shot.i Doe bleat with my voice and nothing he wont stop moving so i Buck grunt loud.Darn he still wont stop.(Frigg)...then i Buck wheeze.still nothing.Lmao he just kept going.He wasnt gonna miss his wedding.only Doe in 3 square miles.but better than wounding him and coyotes and crows end up eating him.move over to mt other spot not too too farcaway where another lonely Doe is.got my trail cams on her also nothing chasing her yet.he will be there .just hope he stops thisx time if he gives me another chance.
I used to like taking turns who was the down wind guy.incase they circle works pretty good with Moose.
Totally agree with your observation, great points! It certainly can be make or break.
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Good luck Jordan!
@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thanks! Funny this pops up now. I got to hear two small 8's fight in two separate spots Friday afternoon. Shortly after the 2nd fight, a small 8 pointer chased a doe into some brush near me and he did everything he could to keep her in that area. It was a lot of fun to watch!
🦌😁
Its prom season, your buddy just starting putting the moves on your girl.
Thats the situation! FIGHT
Thanks to your advice on hunting after rain I'm tagged out in sw michigan with a 8 point and 11 point in less than 7 days. God bless you for providing your knowledge and expertise to the rest of us for free.