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So last fall, I was hitting it hard without seeing much activity or getting many trailcam pics. I had hunted pretty much every day and was really frustrated and burned out. Even though I had been hunting every day, it was like I had missed the rut or something, as it didn't seem like anything was going on. It just wasn't fun anymore and I was mentally and physically beat. I woke up on 11/15/21 to see that I hadn't gotten any pics (from 10 cell cams) overnight. I was supposed to be on vacation that day, but I decided to say screw it, and go to work to take a break from hunting and recharge. While at work, I kept getting pic notifications on my phone. I about fell on the floor when I checked and saw that my target buck was finally on the move during the day! I got pics of him walking by 4 (Yes, FOUR) of my treestands, while I was at work licking my wounds! I learned my lesson! Keep the faith and don't give up! Those last 7-10 days can be the best days of the season!

You can see my "empty" treestand over his shoulder... UGH!!

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Edited by Cabin Fever
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My son and I were just talking about this topic. He reminded me of the last few successful seasons we've had in the last 7 days of bow season. It seems like we just have late bloomers in our area and the big bucks just aren't on their feet during the day until Nov. 11-16th around us. Still time for the magic to happen!!

 

My son's buck killed on Nov. 13, 2019

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Buck and doe I killed on Nov. 16, 2020

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My son's buck killed on Nov. 16, 2021

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1 hour ago, ZAG said:

I remember, maybe it was last yr, you went from not seeing hardly anything to taking a sweet buck.

Yeah, that was in 2020 and the buck above. I had practically given up all hope, then it happened....... on Nov. 16th!

Edited by Cabin Fever
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I was gone for most of October and i am pumped for this weekend and next week. I should remember that for next year...but it really does seem like this year the rut is very condensed. 

Hoping for a big archery buck,should be easy to eclipse my personal best it was a small one,lol.

The six I passed this week would have been my biggest archery one.

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