The Rut-- 2010

[Calvin]

Well, it's getting to be that time of the year again.. Who's hunting Sitka Blacktails this fall?

I did my first poking around/calling yesterday for the rut season. No bucks, but had a black bear come right to a grunt call. Not a whole lot of sign down around the 1k areas of elevation yet. Gonna head up to alpine on Friday if the forecast isn't too scary.

 

[Oak]

I have to live vicariously through your reports, so don't be stingy!

I saw Johnny saying that they are already responding to calls, but I suspect he speaks a special language with them...

 

[Calvin]

I'll try to keep this thread up to date. Planning on doing a lot of hunts this fall in a variety of spots.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Little Brother is headed to Kodiak I think the 2nd week of November. I got the call over a 3rd person cancellation. It was hard to say no.

 

[Oak]

I had an offer to fill a party in November as well. Had to turn it down.

 

[Calvin]

We've been having 50-70 mph winds on a regular basis, and the forecast for the next few days isn't any better. Gotta love Oct!

 

[Calvin]

Little Brother is headed to Kodiak I think the 2nd week of November. I got the call over a 3rd person cancellation. It was hard to say no.

I'd like to go hunt blacktails on Kodiak one of these years. Looks a little different from the rainforest! I'll be there chasing around bears in May though. Looking forward to that hunt.

 

[Oak]

Been to Kodiak. Want to try the rainforest next time.

Do you use corks there?

 

[Calvin]

Yeah, I use my Meindl Corks unless I need to walk down a gated off road or a pulled road to get where I head up the mountain.

 

[Big Fin]

Well, it's getting to be that time of the year again.. Who's hunting Sitka Blacktails this fall?

Unfortunately, not me. Get some good pics, as always.

 

[WFGinNM]

I won't be going this year. Feel the need to head to PA to hunt the archery rut for whitetails. Good luck to everyone going, looking forward to stories and pictures.

--Bill

 

[Calvin]

Looks like the weather will be perfect to start next week. We had 100mph winds yesterday! Been chasing a few ducks around.. But the waiting is killing me.

A little snow up top, to get the bucks moving.. I'll be climbing up high the first few weeks, and fresh snow would be perfect so I could see exactly what is up there.

 

[icb12]

Nice!

I'll be down in December again.. don't know if i can squeeze any hunting in though.

Good luck!

 

[Calvin]

ICB,

If you make it down here and need a boat ride to fill the freezer, let me know..

I took the kids on a 3 mile hike through some rolling hills/muskegs yesterday. The night before we had an insane amount of rain, and every creek/river was flowing at it's max.

Busted out one fork horn buck that was hanging in some think cover around a creek, but my kid didn't have enough time to put one in him, before he disappeared into the brush.. Called in 2 does too, but neither of them a buck trailing them yet. Still early..

 

[Oak]

Looks like a good climb to the snow....

 

[Calvin]

Well, the rut is in full swing.. I've passed up on a retarded amount of bucks, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I've sure called in some bucks for my buddies/kids. Good times. Nothing big, but some nice Sitka Blacktails. I'm hoping I find that "one" buck this next week..

My 9 y/o's first buck.

Called in these two bucks for my buddy..

And a few more I didn't grab pictures off.

 

[WFGinNM]

Anymore reports on this years Sitka hunts?

--Bill

 

[Calvin]

My 4th tag was on this guy. Got him on the edge of alpine in the scrub on a solo day hunt.

Never did connect with a big one. 6 more months and I get to do it all over again..

 

[Oak]

Sweet photo. I love the looks of those bucks...red antlers, black forehead, and rich brown coat. Probably has a double throat patch, too.

 

[WFGinNM]

Sweet photo. I love the looks of those bucks...red antlers, black forehead, and rich brown coat. Probably has a double throat patch, too.

I agree, I think I need to start looking into a trip to the thicker Islands for a deer hunt.

--Bill