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  1. Nov 8, 2023 · Set a stand or 2 along a linear creek bottom or long, flat ridge to intercept a buck. #18 Penn State researchers found that adult does go on rut excursions, too, perhaps 2 to 4 miles a day. A roamer doe is apt to pick up a horny buck and drag him past your stand, so stay ready.

    • Find the Does. Your next move might not require a move at all if you have scouted well. During the breeding or lockdown phase, bucks relentlessly search for estrus females.
    • Hunt the Downwind Sides. Keep in mind that during the breeding phase, bucks become highly efficient. Instead of boldly walking across a field, they might skirt the downwind edges or inside corners to scent-confirm any estrus females.
    • Find a Love Nest. You do have another option and whether you make it your main play or a backup, consider looking for a buck love nest. Once bucks find a doe, do they want to parade it through a crowd of potential suitors, or spend more time alone?
    • Find a Drifter. By scouting and setting up stands or blinds near highly visited food plots, agricultural fields or the routes in between, you stand a high chance of meeting up with a home territory buck.
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  3. Oct 26, 2022 · When it comes to getting away from hunting pressure during the rut, the key is timing and putting distance between yourself and other hunters. Deer, especially mature bucks, will typically only tolerate a small amount of human intrusion.

  4. Nov 16, 2023 · Targeting a Specific Buck During the Rut. When you have a particular buck in mind, you can spend time scouting and learning about his habits, preferred routes, and core areas. This targeted approach allows you to use game cameras to obtain key data to set up the best locations for that specific deer.

  5. Several data points and observations support this. First, studies have shown bucks forgo feeding during rut by tracking pre- and post-rut weights. According to the National Deer Alliance (NDA), a buck can easily lose 20% to 25% of its body weight during the rut.

  6. Oct 28, 2021 · The rut. In October, the deer are out searching for other deer to continue the cycle of life. If you are hunting deer during the rut, he said, scouting for a buck’s home range is key.

  7. No longer was a 4.5-year-old or older buck a near impossible sighting in Pennsylvania (Figure 1). Finally, Pennsylvania hunters are experiencing harvest success rates similar to the 1980s and 1990s, but thanks to the new APRs, the number of older bucks in the harvest has doubled.

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