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Oct 27, 2020 · Myth #1: The peak rut is the best time to take a buck. It’s easy to have a Pavlovian response to the words “peak rut.” We can’t help it.
Oct 30, 2023 · Increased melatonin causes the hypersecretion of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland, and these two compounds enter a buck’s testicles, prompting an increase in testosterone and sperm cell production. Essentially, this process that all starts with shortening days, is the “science” of the whitetail rut. Photo by Ryan Yoder
- Clint Mccoy, DVM
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A buck is sexually capable from velvet shedding until shortly after antler drop, but his decisions are influenced most after females within the area start coming into estrus and are receptive to breeding. Their movement behaviors are motivated by their need to find and breed receptive does.
Nov 15, 2023 · 𝕏. This week’s Deer Season 365 episode is all about the whitetail rut. We’re talking with NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer and wildlife biologist, Kip Adams, about the science behind the rut along with his personal rut-hunting strategy. Kip debunks some common rut-related myths and shares a wealth of deer knowledge.
Dec 8, 2021 · This helps show that the doe:buck ratio absolutely matters when it comes to what you as a hunter observe for rutting activity, and that you should try to keep it balanced by harvesting the right number of bucks AND does or it will have a negative effect on breeding dates.
What’s a good strategy for hunting bucks during the rut? What is the purpose and function of the whitetail’s tarsal gland? What behaviors lead up to a buck fight? (with photos!) Is there a best time to rattle? What’s the best technique? (with video!) What triggers the whitetail rut?
Nov 18, 2022 · The whitetail rut gives the best odds for putting your tag on a big woods buck. Once the rut ends, movement is at an all-time low, with deer trying to recover and hide from any human intrusion.
