Dkiss103
Well-Known Member
the past week or so they have been making scrapes like crazy. I went to some private property Sunday afternoon, i think Helen Keller could have found a scrape there lol
Strange, i am probably seeing more than usual compared to this time period in past years in my area. We had some rain 2 days ago and then crazy wind yesterday, so i did not hunt. Today i noticed several scrapes freshly worked, just not while i was there this morning unfortunately.This is one of the reasons why I think it's not what it should be at this point. I can assess my property very closely and I have for over 30 years. Our buck herd this year is probably more mature than it's ever been. And these are bucks that live here, they aren't just pass-thru bucks. I have perennial scrapes that are right under the same trees, year in and year out. This year, the more mature bucks are walking right by them...my trail cams prove it.
I assume the scrapes will get active when the bucks decide the time is right. Apparently, the time ain't right for whatever the reason. It's just an odd year here on my place.
I was wondering if it's like that in other areas.
My buck:doe ratio is really bad this year. Way too many does. That may be a contributing factor.