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    Quote Originally Posted by Cheif View Post
    ok guys, First Year Bow Hunter, Trying to learn all i can. I have seen little action in person but trail cam has picked up descent action around 5p. to 7p. & late in the evening 9-10p.m. working alot so i get in stand when I can. The last two times Sat & Tues. i have went have been morning hunts. but have not seen anythig at all. I have been told that especially during rut they can come out anywhere anytime. my question is what is lockdown and how long does it usually last.
    Lockdown is when they find a doe that is ready to breed. They will stay with that doe and bang her over and over again. If alot of does come in around the same time, they will go from one to another. This takes away the chance of seeing them crusing and seeking all over the place. Blackbeard is correct on one of the best times to catch a buck. I have had bucks run up on me with their heads down and tons of snot coming out of their noses and just foaming at the mouth. They have completely worn themselves out and have lost their protection instinct.

    To all the guys who have posted to this thread. Blackbeard is the only one to give me an answer on how what you feel is going on in the woods compares to any predictions.
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    I don't believe that the rut occurs at different times depending on what county you are in. A lot depends on what type of action you will see, Weather, hunting pressure, temps, etc. Just because you are not seeing bucks chasing does while your on stand doesn't mean that the rut isn't happening. I am not a pro, but I have been bow hunting since the early 90s, So I guess I may be older than several on this site. In my years of hunting this has been my experience.
    Is there anything better than being in the woods?!

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    If you ask any wildlife biologist they will say that in ohio, peak breeding takes place around the middle of November each year.
    Is there anything better than being in the woods?!

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