Comments on: Deer Camp Dispatch: Kind of quiet in Botetourt

By: Eric Newtson

Eric Newtson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:16:13 +0000

I saw one immature doe Saturday, and heard a chorus of coyote’s nearby that makes me think there is a den, could be a reason…

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:18:43 +0000

Did you take I-81N to I-66E to Warrington and return same? If so, did you count all the dead deer along the road? 100 maybe? Some had their heads removed but most 90% were doe. The movement is most likely at night now on new moon. Be good again by weekend or first of next week.

By: drew

drew — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:11:32 +0000

I hunted Bedford today as well. Was able to tag a nice doe. She had 2 small ones with her. They all milled around for a while which was nice since i was hoping a buck would show up, it didnt and light was fading so the big one got it. Headed to Botetourt tomorrow hoping for some good activity. Good luck on your hunts this week Mark.

By: Ralph Barton

Ralph Barton — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:32:26 +0000

I had a slow day today too Mark….. hunted National Forest/Botetourt county….. Wind was gusty in the mountains and kept changing directions. I had a doe come down the trail at 9:15 AM and catch my scent….. another deer behind her bolted but couldn’t identify that one…… probably the BUCK of a LIFETIME!!!!! I stayed till dark but Didn’t see another deer all day. However I did catch a glimpse of another animal but could’nt tell what it was in the thick laurel…. based on size I’m thinking either a Bobcat or coyote.