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Nov 8, 2023 · #16 Maryland researchers monitored 20 radio-collared bucks and found they roamed 1.5 to 3 miles per day during the pre-rut and rut. Texas researchers found that some bucks moved 7 miles per day in the rut! Science reaffirms what we said back in tip #1: Stay on stand as many hours as you can hack it.
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Nov 10, 2012 · Although hunting pressure, weather and other factors could decrease or increase the number of days you have to tag a buck during the peak rut, make no mistake that you are in the driver’s seat. All you have to do is make certain you don’t make a wrong turn.
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Dates: October 24th – October 30th Author’s take: With the new moon falling on October 27th, these days should see great morning movement as well as earlier movement in the afternoons. I’d certainly be in the woods the last five days of October, especially if you have slightly below-average temperatures in your area. Like anything with whitetails, ...
Dates: October 31 – November 5 Author’s take: If you only have five days of time off and experiencing the most active deer movement of the year is as important as tagging mature deer, I’d start on the fourth. Head to deer camp on Friday the first and get ready to sit in a tree for ten hours a day for the next nine days. Bucks will be running rampan...
Dates: November 6 – November 12 Author’s take: With the moon building into full on the 12th, these will be the best days of the year. Midday movement begins to increase, especially amongst mature bucks. In my experience, I typically notice things slowing down and moving toward lockdown beginning about November 10th, but this week is your best chanc...
Dates: November 13 – November 18 Author’s take: In my experience, these days have been very hit-or-miss, and it really does become a “light switch” event. Midday is going to be key; if you have a few days you can afford to take off, I’d be looking at the 13th, 14th and 15th. If you put in the time, this can still be a great time to tag a mature dee...
Dates: November 19th – November 24th Author’s Take: At this point mature bucks are still searching for late-estrus does but are a bit more wise in expending the little energy they have left. The moon is fading fast these dates, and I would focus on getting in early and hunting the mornings through midday on the 21st – 24th. These hunts can be long,...
Oct 19, 2021 · The best part of hunting bucks from a canoe, however, comes after you score. Paddling back to your waiting four-wheeler with a trophy buck in the bow is one memory that will last a lifetime. — For video tips on hunting the rut, visit www.YouTube.com/DDHOnline
Unlike other seasons, spotting a doe during the rut often means there’s a buck nearby. However, the constant activity of bucks — like chasing estrus does, checking scrapes and making rubs — means that hunters need to set up properly to maximize the chance of catching a buck when it is most vulnerable to line up a good shot.
