Archery 2023 Reports

It is called Rut and Rutting.

It’s the breeding season for whitetail deer. I just started hunting this year and so far this has been a crazy runt. 

Been seeing the term "runting" used several times.  What is Runting?

Nothing worthy to shoot this weekend. I think gun opener is going to be great this year,we shall see. Good luck to all.Keep the pics coming.

Saw 11 bucks yesterday.  Saw 2 fights.  In the morning and evening sits had 2yr olds chasing does  with forks and spikes right behind them.  Had 2 8’s fight it out right at last light last night.  Both Friday and Saturday had to have my son drive the utv over to push the deer out.  All of the big bucks running all night long.  No daylight pics or sightings of shooters.  Still a ton of fun watching.  I should have taken this week off!

Definitely starting to pickup by me. I've seen alot of small bucks cruising and a little bit of chasing. I saw a nice 8 pt on the trail of some smaller bucks and several does 10 minutes before shooting last night. As i was packing up a few minutes after close and lowered my bow that 8pt started grunting and pushed the does right next to my stand.  The buck stopped 10 yards away perfectly broadside and stood there without moving for 15 minutes. I ended up texting my dad to drive back to pick me up because i didn't want to be stuck in my stand all night. Marquette county

Had some good activity this week. Many deer moving during the day. Three larger ones seen and this guy finally offered a shot. Racine county. Did see one large buck chasing a doe. The others were cruising. 

Passed on a little 8pt last night. Going to sit where my FIL was surrounded by ​8 and 10pts last night. Hopefully catch one of them this morning...Good luck and stay safe hunters.

Shot this buck on 11/2 and let him go until the following  morning.  Only deer I saw that night. The "runting" activity has been slow for our group. Not quite sure what to think. Not really seeing any of the bigger bucks that we had on camera. Good luck to those still at it!

I've put close to 40hrs in this week and my first sign of chasing was last night.. all the other bucks I've seen just cruising.. back at it tonight... rock county

Getting ready to wander into the woods. Supposedly bucks are chasing,we shall see....Richland Cty. Good luck to all and stay safe!!!

Certainly not my biggest, but another public land buck is down with instinctive archery gear.  Good luck to everyone out there.   

No runting in se wisconsin. All I have seen is adult does and 2 year old bucks. 

Looking forward to some good runting action tomorrow 

Fishin tell him congrats!!!  Heck of a first deer.  Lots of bucks are chasing in coulee region and getting lots of successful stories from friends. Can’t wait to get in a tree this afternoon!  Maybe I will see this guy!