Back in the hardwood where there is always significant buck activity during the rut I have seen several new scrapes. I know there are a few 1.5 & 2.5 yr old bucks back there and a couple mature big boys and plenty of does. The scrapes are in the usual places as in previous years but I have yet to see and trees rubbed up.
Does a lack of tree rubs but plenty of fresh scrapes indicate anything about the mindset of the bucks right now?
i think the bucks just bed somewhere else. i find most rubs close to a bedding area and scrapes close to a travel route. but what do i know.... lol
New scrapes are getting opened up everyday right now. Means their mind in on one thing and it ain't playen' footsie either. Seein' rubs is cool but I don't think it is necessary or even worry about it if I don't find any. dino
Maybe he doesn't have horns.I know I am a smart
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