A few reports of catfish being taken are coming in. Bass fishing has been slow. A few crappie are being reported. A bass tournament was won this past weekend with five bass weighing just over 18 pounds. Some big catfish are being caught.
Signs indicate that the bucks are starting to go into rut.
Look for a scrape line and set up your stand around the largest scrapes and rubs. Because the bucks are starting to rut, they will be moving all day. Stay in your stand as long as possible. The recreational activity of hunting places individuals in areas where any form of accident may occur including accidental shooting, falling, or even getting lost. Hunters are urged to completely identify targets and to know their limitations.