Michigan Hunters ?

Bob Foster · October 14, 2021, 08:00:47 AM

I'm curious to hear how your season has been going with the unseasonably warm weather we've been having?
I'm hunting public land "big woods" acorns are everywhere. It's like walking on a gravel road. I've seen very few deer so far, mostly moving in late evening. I'm seeing some new rubs and scraps but most movement is nocturnal.

Trenton G. · October 14, 2021, 08:17:17 AM

It's been extremely slow up here so far. I've been out a few times and have yet to see a deer. Areas that have been good the past couple of years have no deer using them. At least around here there are almost no acorns at all where as last year they were everywhere.
Hopefully some colder weather show up soon and gets things going.

Rathbuck · October 14, 2021, 11:06:09 AM

The first few days of season were a little slow - not much movement in the area I was in. Haven't been back out since opening weekend, but plan on being in a tree on Saturday with the cooldown.

Vesty · October 14, 2021, 11:46:56 AM

I have seen deer each of the 4 times I've been out.First and last light. I was at half draw on a 4pt last week but he turned at a bad angle and meander off. Hunting my own 30acres.

1Arrow1Kill · October 16, 2021, 10:56:20 AM

Sweated through Oct. 1-4 in the Manistee National Forest. Hunting partner and I saw only 1 small doe between us in 5 hunts each. The deer were moving after dark to avoid the heat. Saw a few rubs and 2 small scrapes. Mosquitoes weren't too bad, but more plentiful than deer. Didn't see many archers in the areas we hunt, but did stop and talk with 2 different camps of small game hunters. Lots of squirrels this fall.

Not heading back Up North to hunt deer until around Oct. 22. Gonna fill my Fall Turkey Tag by then, I hope. The Great Northern Fireball is sending 'em down range in good order recently so I'm as confident as I am optimistic. Good Luck Y'all!

Ron LaClair · October 16, 2021, 11:08:34 AM

I'll be heading for Shrew Haven soon. A week with my Shrew Haven buddy's. Looking forward to it.

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STICKBENDER98 · October 16, 2021, 05:04:19 PM

Haven't been out yet, between an elk hunt last month, and a wood cutting weekend last weekend I haven't had time, been checking cameras, and activity has been slow. Went up to my hunting property today and did a walk around, and double checked some stands that I hadn't checked yet, found a few scrapes opened up and a few small rubs, apparently my cameras aren't in the right spots!!!

Ron, safe travels when you head north to your camp, I will be looking forward to stories and pictures, I always enjoy them when you share!!!! I need to get back up there and hunt the "BIG" woods!!!

Jason

1Arrow1Kill · October 16, 2021, 10:36:36 PM

Best wishes for a safe and successful year to the Shrew Haven gang. Enjoy every moment Ron!!! Looking forward with much anticipation to the 2021 photos and tales...

Bow man · October 18, 2021, 07:03:39 AM

Deer really got active the last couple of days. saw lots of bucks moving and does out eating this one came to 15 yards last night
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Bob Foster · October 18, 2021, 07:25:47 AM

Bob Foster · October 18, 2021, 08:14:49 AM

Friday Oct. 15th, saw a buck at 7:45am but couldn't put 3 point on one side so I let it walk. I didn't hunt Saturday.
Sunday morning I saw seven Doe, there were no shots I was comfortable with. Sunday evening was beautiful out, the wind was just right and no deer! I'm taking a 4 day weekend starting Friday.

Yooper-traveler · October 18, 2021, 11:24:32 AM

Dad and I got to hunt together over the weekend. 40# bear 59. Broke her femur on exit so it was an easy drag.
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Ron LaClair · October 18, 2021, 11:35:10 AM

Way to get her done fellows.

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Bob Foster · October 18, 2021, 11:56:51 AM

Yooper-traveler,
Very nice doe

What broadhead were you using and arrow weight?
Bob

Yooper-traveler · October 18, 2021, 01:04:37 PM

Bob those Easton legacy carbons. No clue on the weight. it's a Magnus stinger (killer bee). No damage either so it's ready for duty.

Yooper-traveler · October 18, 2021, 06:50:05 PM

Bob about 377 grains. So 9.3 GPI or so.

1Arrow1Kill · October 18, 2021, 10:16:53 PM

Congrats Men! Keep at it! Sounds (and looks) like my next trip North this week Friday is right on time. Love hearing the cooler weather has the deer moving during daylight hours. Anyone seeing any 'seeking' or 'trailing' behavior yet?

kstout · October 19, 2021, 07:25:24 PM

It's been real slow here in Mecosta county. No acorns here, the gypsy moths stripped all the oaks. I've seen a few does, and one spike horn since October 1.

degabe · October 19, 2021, 09:32:38 PM

Too warm yet and since I hunt behind the house I have time yet.

Bob Foster · October 20, 2021, 09:02:48 AM

I have hunted the last 3 evenings and have not seen any deer. It's been bright as hell out while driving home. Is the moon phase and the warm temps are keeping the deer movement down?
We're supposed to get some rain showers over the next few days with lower temps. Does weather trump moon phases when it comes to deer movement? Just one of the thoughts I have sitting to the stand for hours.