Tough to Find Bucks in Wisconsin
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8/28/2010 12:00:00 AM
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With Mother Nature taking her toll on the state of Wisconsin with all the moisture and mosquitoes, it's been difficult for the Pro Staff. Here's what they're up to:
South-central:
Where did all the deer go? That is the question. I suspect the full moon, acorns dropping, bucks starting to shed their velvet and the fact that we finally got some relief from all the rain (which has allowed local farmers to cut their alfalfa fields) has a lot to do with the drop in deer sightings. Nick and I will be working hard in the next couple of weeks trying to get a pattern on a buck for the opening day hunt.
-Paul Molitor & Nick Niemann
The sea of corn is driving me crazy as I have been trying to pinpoint some of the bucks. Moving cameras and feeding bugs seems to be an everyday occurrence. Good news is that the crops seem to be three weeks ahead of schedule. This week the bucks have started shedding their velvet and one-third of them are clean.
This week I will be starting to shoot every night at least a dozen arrows. I also will be mowing all of my clover plots for the last time for the year. I have three last minute stands that I have been saving until my pre-season scouting is done. More bug feeding and trail camera work. I am praying for an early frost.
-John Bulgrin
Southwest:
This past week I spent time checking trail cams, finishing up a food plot and hanging a stand. I went down to the southwest corner of the state to hang a set. Located at the top of a finger of a deep valley, I found a crossing point as the stream gets too steep to cross further down. I have great sign and great pics from the Covert here. Hoping to intercept a hit list buck opening weekend on this farm. I'll continue to monitor this area as the countdown is quickly approaching.
-Jody Reinen
This past week I have been busy monitoring my Food Plots and checking trail cameras. I have planted three small food plots, each about 1/4 to 1/2 acre in size, on two different farms, all on the edge of soybean fields and close to the timber. I planted them in Mid August and they consist of Frigid Forage Winter Oats and Pure Trophy Clover. I also mixed in some field peas. The new planting has emerged, but could use an inch of rain to really get things moving. While out and about I have noticed a good crop of acorns, especially the white oak family so the food plots will have some stiff competition. Trail cam pics have be slow consisting of mosly does and fawns.
In the upcoming week I plan to mow some lanes so I have clean approaches to my stands. I will also begin shooting my bow daily and will be attending the Seneca Wings & Racks 3D Shoot this weekend. Finally, I will be working on my hit list which is coming together quite nicely. The season is approaching quickly, best of luck to everyone in their pre-season preparations.
-Rick Sime
Southeast:
The acorns here in southeast Wisconsin dropped early this year and this has altered the deer movement . Our trail cameras over the soybean fields have zero pictures over the last two weeks, so we are making some changes. We moved the cameras into the woods overlooking the deer trails in the oaks. This should get us into some action again.
-Zach Schlueter
