“Waiting for Fall”
September 15, 2012
Although season
is only two weeks away, it seems like it’s still so far! I guess the fact that
the “Rut” is still over a month away and that the early season can bring very little
action. This summer has gone by in a flash. I guess between work and home,
there is very little time for much else or at least I make it seem that way. Anyhow,
my trail cams have kept me busy over the summer. I have expanded my range to
over three different counties in the Central Ohio region. Some areas I have only
put minimal effort into, as far as scouting, but have reaped some positive
results. The better bucks have really started to come out of the woodwork in
the past few weeks, probably due to some of the cooler weather we have been
seeing.
I have managed
to get all my stand and blinds in place. Between all six cameras, I have been running
this summer, I managed to get respectful (possibly) “shooter” bucks at each, especially
seeing that I have not filled my buck tag in Ohio the past two seasons. I still
am not ready to lower my standards and shoot anything much smaller than I
already have on the wall. I will however, layout some venison by taking a few
does. I have some mixed feelings about one of my main stands and that I had
some foot traffic in that area (for the first time) last year. Then again, it
is all public land and there for all to enjoy. So, we’ll have to see what
transpires!
This is now my main target deer!
I recently
started to run a few mock scrapes at some of my camera sites. Prior to, I read
an article about using a pre-orbital scent. Now, I’m not a gadget or gimmicky
type person, but I had to give it a try. Well, I was not disappointed! Because,
at each of the replicated locations, I had several bucks show up almost immediately.
Some of those even proceeded to work the scrapes. It was enough to make me a believer,
even with just a few weeks of use.
Little guy at mock scrape
So, I still have
some things to tend to at home and at work. This is the period where I try and
spend time with the family, as I become an inhabitant to the forested woods
(and road) of East Central Ohio for the next several months. And I will admit,
it does become difficult both being away from home and the constant 3:30-4:00
a.m. wake-ups!
