May is an exciting and bustling month filled with fantastic activities! The start of turkey season is here, and I’m thrilled to have refreshed my mock scrapes using Head-Scratcher Gland lure. Food plot preparations are in full swing, and it’s heartwarming to see deer giving birth to fawns while bucks are growing impressive velvet antlers. I’m delighted that my SpyPoint cameras are capturing all these incredible moments! It’s a season of growth and new beginnings, and I can’t wait to see what unfolds! Welcome to another edition of From The Scrape.
Checking In
I absolutely love this Buckstik scrape located in the bedding area. I’m not sure if the doe has dropped a fawn yet, but she is definitely curious about who has visited the scrape. Does tend to push bucks out of their territory when they have fawns to protect. It’s exciting to see the doe standing on her back legs, investigating the Head-Scratcher Gland Lure. My SpyPoint cameras frequently capture actions like this.
Inside Corner BuckRope Scrape is Hot
The inside corner scrape proved to be a favorite spot for both bucks and does last year and throughout the winter! I’m excited to share that the BuckStik BuckRope is the best rope scrape on the market. Unlike others that often deteriorate from exposure to weather, the BuckRope remains incredibly durable. When I visited the inside corner scrape to apply some Head-Scratcher Gland Lure, I felt confident that the deer would be back in no time. After all, deer can’t resist the enticing scent of Head-Scratcher Gland Lure!
Wasting No Time
Just a few hours after applying Head-Scratcher Gland Lure to the BuckRope, this curious buck came to check out the scrape! It’s fascinating to see him gently rub his face against the BuckRope, leaving behind PreOrbital Gland Lure to communicate his presence to other deer. He takes his time, working both preorbital glands before inspecting the scrape, which shows his careful nature. The healthy amount of velvet on his antlers suggests he’s definitely one to watch in the future.
Morning Action
The farmer recently plowed his fields at the farm where I filmed TT8 last year. The next morning, a young buck appeared at the Buck Rope to investigate. He was quite curious about the scent on the rope and used his salivary glands to mark it with his own scent. You can see him take the Buck Rope in his mouth and hold onto it. The Buck Rope is sturdy enough to withstand all the abuse the deer can dish out!
Look Closely
In May, morning temperatures were below average, but that didn’t deter the deer from visiting the scrapes. Pennsylvania received a lot of rain this month, which means there is plenty of food available for the deer to gain inches on their antlers. Soon, the beans will be sprouting, and the inside corner scrape will become a popular spot for bucks.
Take a close look at the buck that visited the scrape. What do you notice about the left side of his rack? Do you see what I see? It appears he might be developing a split brow tine. He could be an exceptional buck to keep an eye on as his antlers continue to grow.
Check out the last edition of From The Scrape at this link: https://bowhunting.net/from-the-scrape-growing-begins/
