It’s peak deer hunting season in the state of Alabama. During this time of year, known as “the rut,” bucks are in search of a mate and are far less likely to show caution in the daytime.
One Alabama hunter took advantage of “the rut.”
Greg Robertson of Shelby County bagged a 14-point buck Jan. 15. However, it wasn’t just the size of the buck that was noteworthy, it was also the fact that Robertson was only 100 yards away from his home when he took down the massive deer.
“There was a doe that came out and she stood around and laid down in the wide open for about 45 minutes,” Robertson said. “She got up, went to a couple scrapes, then started to ease off the power line. About 10 minutes after she eased off, he came out right where she went in.”
Robertson said he was having his morning coffee and a snack when the buck first appeared.
“As soon as he stepped out, I had a coffee cup in one hand and an Oreo in the other hand,” he said. “I dropped the Oreo and set the coffee cup down. I picked my rifle up and put him in the scope.”
Deer season in several parts of the state has ended or will end Jan. 27. For most of the state, it wraps up Feb. 10.
On average, hunters in Alabama kill more than 300,000 deer a year. There is a three-deer limit per each hunter.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.
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