Big Buck Strategy ? Live Does as the Lure.

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10-07-2002, 10:56 AM

JUSTINL

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Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: , IL USA

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Big Buck Strategy ? Live Does as the Lure.

I have 2 to 4 does that feed in a hay/alfalfa field every night about 45 minutes before sunset. I mean EVERY night. You could set your watch.

I have had NUMEROUS opportunities to take any or all of them. I am hesitant though because I want them to "lure" a big buck that cruises our area on to the property.

Valid thought? The bow season for me here in Illinois is until January 17th, so I should have plenty of time to take any of the does after the rut.

I have just one Buck tag left, & I'd like to make it count.

"It's not the kill, it's the adventure and challenge! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>"

Edited by - justinl on 10/07/2002 10:57:25

10-07-2002, 11:19 AM

SafeCracker

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Front Royal VA USA

Posts: 52

RE: Big Buck Strategy ? Live Does as the Lure.

I thought I was the only one to do this. I have 2 does that go around my stand and have been for the last few weeks before the season opened. I plan on letting em stay right there until they bring a big buck back with em one day. Its the best bait you can use.

10-07-2002, 01:37 PM

M Bucker

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Lexington Park MD USA

Posts: 62

RE: Big Buck Strategy ? Live Does as the Lure.

I had the same thing happen to me last year and had the same thoughts. Then when the late Oct. I was like "Where'd the does go?" I don't know why but they stopped coming around my stand. If I get the chance to take them this year I'm definitely taking the does. Just my opinion.