What do these signs mean

[ryan]

Went Into the woods to do some late scouting. Saw couple of deers no buck a lot of droppings both fresh and old but no rubs.

[fisher2]

this tells me that your deer have functioning waste removal intestine tracts. and at some point in their life they've eaten something....thats all anyone can get from this with the info given

[ryan]

would bucks be in the area even if there is no rubs ? And there was bear droppings to

[jjb4900]

if you saw deer and found droppings, there's a pretty good chance there will be bucks around.......I've killed a few bucks in areas with zero buck sign.

[ryan]

if you saw deer and found droppings, there's a pretty good chance there will be bucks around.......I've killed a few bucks in areas with zero buck sign.

Thanks

[NYbuck50]

If your new at this, and it sounds like you are. Focus on areas where there is the most overall deer sign. If you can find the does, the bucks will be with them sooner or later

[stoneam2006]

Doe and buck droppings usually are pretty different might help to do a little research on that also....may help determine sec of deer without seeing it....tracks also are different

[ryan]

If your new at this, and it sounds like you are. Focus on areas where there is the most overall deer sign. If you can find the does, the bucks will be with them sooner or later

Yes I am new to this first time actually

[ryan]

Doe and buck droppings usually are pretty different might help to do a little research on that also....may help determine sec of deer without seeing it....tracks also are different

What would be the major differences

[Kot2B]

Well they taste a little different, you'll have to sample a few piles to find out. The does are a sweeter and the buck's droppings are bitter/sour. Let us know what you find.

[Kot2B]

Seriously though, the sharper the point where the hoof comes together the younger the deer and more likely it's a doe. The bucks usually have a more round point to the hoof, from pawing/scraping the ground when they "mark their territory." When you are walking around find a major trail, one that is like a cow path, then start looking around for a smaller sub trail. The secondary trail is usually where the bucks run 10-20 yards off the main trail, that's where you'll find rubs. Good luck!

[stoneam2006]

And buck dropping are often clumpy as opposed to pellets. At least from my experience. And the rest kot2b hit nicely..

[ryan]

I live in the city so I am limited to the amount of time that I can go scout but thanks for the info in any event I will be setting up in that area on a nice cut across

[ryan]

And buck dropping are often clumpy as opposed to pellets. At least from my experience. And the rest kot2b hit nicely..

I've heard that it's based on what they eat and that there is no difference of doe and buck stool by many

[ryan]

In any event I've found both the pellet and the clumpy one in the same area

[stoneam2006]

Yea I've heard that too...but have also been told bucks tend to be clumpier more often....so I always take clumpy droppings as buck sign imo

[phade]

Pellet size is larger on the larger body deer.

[ryan]

How far away from the trail should I set up my ground blind

[PREDATE]

How far away from the trail should I set up my ground blind

Just where you feel comfortable, but obviously within your shooting range. I want to stress that you keep wind direction, speed, and swirl in mind. If you know where their bedding & feeding areas are, try to set up somewhere in the middle. You should also plan your route into the blind, again taking wind into consideration. It would be wise to have spots picked out for every wind direction. With a pair of pruning shears and some natural fiber twine you can make some pretty sweet blinds. Good luck and keep on asking questions, that's what we're here for.

[ryan]

Just where you feel comfortable, but obviously within your shooting range. I want to stress that you keep wind direction, speed, and swirl in mind. If you know where their bedding & feeding areas are, try to set up somewhere in the middle. You should also plan your route into the blind, again taking wind into consideration. It would be wise to have spots picked out for every wind direction. With a pair of pruning shears and some natural fiber twine you can make some pretty sweet blinds. Good luck and keep on asking questions, that's what we're here for.

Thanks predate I will be using a pop up blind me and a buddy.... From the parking my spot is in a north eastern direction if there is north western wind which would be the best approach . Taking that I won't be able to approach from the south

[ryan]

Just where you feel comfortable, but obviously within your shooting range. I want to stress that you keep wind direction, speed, and swirl in mind. If you know where their bedding & feeding areas are, try to set up somewhere in the middle. You should also plan your route into the blind, again taking wind into consideration. It would be wise to have spots picked out for every wind direction. With a pair of pruning shears and some natural fiber twine you can make some pretty sweet blinds. Good luck and keep on asking questions, that's what we're here for.

Thanks predate I will be using a pop up blind me and a buddy.... From the parking my spot is in a north eastern direction if there is north western wind which would be the best approach . Taking that I won't be able to approach from the south