Big or Bust Report post Posted January 28, 2022 There are a few bucks still cruising around but it's been done for a bit down south from what I've seen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 28, 2022 I saw 23 does on Sunday and no bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted January 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: I saw 23 does on Sunday and no bucks Yesterday I noticed as well no bucks with 2 herds I’ve been seeing. They had bucks with them for the last 3 weeks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpticNerd Report post Posted January 28, 2022 So how would you guys rate this years rut? 1-10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tradman Report post Posted January 28, 2022 Last weekend to get it done. I spotted the same bucks and does in the same area I've been hunting in unit 21. Hope to seal the deal this weekend, trad style. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Report post Posted January 29, 2022 My area of hunting, I see it winding down. Few days ago, mature big buck with about 11 does, and another buck, smaller coming in, tired from partying. Yesterday, 30 plus does, no bucks. Going at this stickbow style like Tradman, so stick with it Tradman. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tradman Report post Posted January 29, 2022 Same to you! Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZtroutman Report post Posted January 29, 2022 3c/Show low area bucks still going hard. The real big ones like the goo goo dolls. 20220125_174206.mp4 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted January 29, 2022 I am seeing the biggest bucks of the year. I am encouraged. I have seen at least 4 bucks 180+ and another pushing that 200 mark. It’s been awhile since I have seen that many. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 29, 2022 8 hours ago, creed said: I am seeing the biggest bucks of the year. I am encouraged. I have seen at least 4 bucks 180+ and another pushing that 200 mark. It’s been awhile since I have seen that many. Interesting, people have been telling me antler size was down in the desert but I haven’t seen enough to know. But I had such giants on cam in the summer, I questioned it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted January 29, 2022 Rut seemed pretty strong in 21 and 20. Only saw a few big boys, but saw strong rut activity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tradman Report post Posted January 30, 2022 Rut is going strong. Took this picture today at 235 yds away. I got to 65 yds, clear line of site a few more yds and I would have sent it. There was a second buck as well. As soon as I'm getting ready to draw back a doe appears, I tell you what I've never heard bucks and does make the noises they made today. Both bucks turned opposite direction and went crazy straight for the doe. Seen 4 bucks today. Heading out again tomorrow. 40 yds is my max ill shoot with my longbow. Hope to get it done tomorrow. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthunter Report post Posted January 30, 2022 Rut was pushed back this year compared to years past. I killed a mid 60’s muley buck that was pushing does pretty hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted January 30, 2022 1 minute ago, ruthunter said: Rut was pushed back this year compared to years past. I killed a mid 60’s muley buck that was pushing does pretty hard. Pics? I almost whacked a very large buck getting coffee this morning by the Starbucks in show low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 30, 2022 I didn’t see anything this morning but I only hunted for an hour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
