Went scouting today....

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The wife and I went for a drive today (good excuse to take the new truck out). We ventured out to the Porcupine Hills again today where I do most of my bow hunting and I was surprised but what I saw. Rather, I was surprised by what I did not see.

The quantity of deer seems to have really taken a hit since last year while the quality of the bucks has also diminished. Granted, last year was a great year. There were lots of deer, lots of big bucks, a great season. I know there are highs and lows but it seems like a fairly dramatic shift. I noticed this over the past few months every time and have heard as much from the local ranchers but seeing it up close and personal for a whole day was a bit disheartening.

That said, I will be out there again this year, at least to start. I know the area, I know the land owners, and I love the experience. But if success is not forthcoming, I will use the opportunity to check out some new terrain :D

So with that on the table, what do your scouting reports say ?
 
gorky said:
The wife and I went for a drive today (good excuse to take the new truck out). We ventured out to the Porcupine Hills again today where I do most of my bow hunting and I was surprised but what I saw. Rather, I was surprised by what I did not see.

The quantity of deer seems to have really taken a hit since last year while the quality of the bucks has also diminished. Granted, last year was a great year. There were lots of deer, lots of big bucks, a great season. I know there are highs and lows but it seems like a fairly dramatic shift. I noticed this over the past few months every time and have heard as much from the local ranchers but seeing it up close and personal for a whole day was a bit disheartening.

That said, I will be out there again this year, at least to start. I know the area, I know the land owners, and I love the experience. But if success is not forthcoming, I will use the opportunity to check out some new terrain :D

So with that on the table, what do your scouting reports say ?
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Huh, funny :confused:. I have not noticed the same observations around our place(Porcupine hills) neither have the farmers and ranchers I am friends with. We have lots of good bucks roaming around and quite a few real crankers. Been keeping a close eye all year long and have been happy with what I have been seeing.

Maybe you just need more than a day to make a good assesment on the situation ;) :D
 
crazy_davey said:
Huh, funny :confused:. I have not noticed the same observations around our place(Porcupine hills) neither have the farmers and ranchers I am friends with. We have lots of good bucks roaming around and quite a few real crankers. Been keeping a close eye all year long and have been happy with what I have been seeing.

Maybe you just need more than a day to make a good assesment on the situation ;) :D
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Maybe so. Like I said, it has been pretty consistent whenever I have been out there this past summer - not many deer and even fewer quality bucks. I primarily hunt around Cowley, where are you located at ?

I was really surprised because of the high quantity and quality of bucks last year. Hopefully you are right and this year will be more of the same :D
 
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