Dkirch

Cabin fever, Sorry to hear about this, it happens, sucks but happens. as you've said, sounds like you weren't the only chasing him. Now that the cats out if the bag and others are coming forward with pics, sightings, etc it would be interesting to hear this info...... How far he traveled etc. consider yourself VERY LUCKY to have info on a deer of this caliber....... Especially in NYS. I'm sure you've leaned a lot from him and are a better hunter as a result. As far as the "deer drive" comments. I participate in a lot of deer drives in the ADKs and 9P. They have their time and place. But I truly don't think a deer of this caliber deserved to be taken down by winging lead....... But that's just my 2 cents. Regards, Dave

Wayne county sure produces some bucks. My cousin took down a dandy 8 point there owning day of gun, 151" gross green score, 5.5" bases, 22" spread.

Exactly what I figured, great info and gotta be in the woods to win it : )

Well Mr. Charles A. Had best 5 best days to be in the woods this year starting on oct 31st. With seeking phase peaking and chasing starting. had tending peaking at nov 12-13th. I know these are his estimates and I respect the mans knowledge.......I am just curious what others have experienced. I saw a 120" 8 point dogging a doe on 11/19, and a MONSTER dogging a doe along the thruway in Syracuse on 11/20 at 2pm in a fairly developed area. Secondly a buddy in ADKs shot a basket 8 point yesterday hot on a does trail grunting like crazy. Also, I have a lot of different bucks cruising on my cams in 5J (foot of adirondacks) around the 19th. However, I also saw a pic of a mature 10 pt (150 class) mounting a doe on 10/31 and she was standing for him. So I'm pretty confused as to when the rut did peak. Can a doe come into estrus on 10/31 and others not until mid November. Do the majority of doe come into peak estrus around the same time and how many days can this last or how many days can it take for other doe to come into estrus as well...... Is it 3-4 days or 2 weeks??? Can't wait to hear everyone's input!!!