Most people say they're seeing quite a lot of deer this year. Though he said he's seen quite a few deer for mounting, Parsons said that aspect of his business may be a little below average. His clients report they're seeing plenty of bucks, but that the really big bucks are tough to locate this year. But Greg Wright of Wright Brothers Taxidermy in Wichita said their 19th annual big buck contest is drawing plenty of entries. We've probably gotten more really big ones in because the rut seems to be running late this year.
Guys say they're seeing bucks chasing does and bucks moving around in the middle of the day.
They're easier when they're acting stupid like that. It seems a few deer hunters are acting pretty stupid, too. With the increase in the number of deer permits, we're seeing the associated problems. Jansen said conservation officers have been dealing with untagged deer, antlerless tags on antlered bucks and hunting without the proper licenses and permits. While most violations are near normal levels, she said trespassing complaints seem to be higher.