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Oct 18, 2022 · Learn. Tips for Hunting the Five Phases of the Deer Rut. October 18, 2022. Increase your odds of tagging a mature buck with these tactics for each phase of the rut. It’s finally here, like Christmas for adults, but it arrives a month early and lasts for longer than a single day. It’s the rut.
Nov 15, 2021 · How to Hunt Whitetail Buck Rubs During the Rut. Most hunters ignore this sign during the heart of the rut. But finding the right rubs now can put you on to a trophy buck
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Nov 6, 2020 · MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin heads into what is known in the hunting community as "peak rut," or the primary breeding season for deer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to remind those participating in deer hunting season to practice safety when using treestands. According to surveys, 25% of bowhunters have ...
Dec 12, 2020 · In Wisconsin, Own the Season's Art Helin voices much the same. Wisconsin deer seem to be back to feeding heavily, and are showing post-rut activity, he says. He has also spent some time in Kansas. Around Thanksgiving, he shot a good buck as it pushed a few does. That's to be expected.
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- Josh Honeycutt
- The Pre-Rut. Late October to Early November. As fall progresses and dulling green leaves give way to brighter colors, relaxed whitetails turn into testosterone-driven knuckleheads.
- The Early Rut. Mid-November. Things get more serious as the second full week of November nears. The first wave of does—albeit a small one—are entering estrus now, and deer respond accordingly.
- The Peak Rut. Second and third week of November. The Midwestern rut is in full force. The bulk of does are courted during this 10-day window. This can actually make it more difficult to see a mature buck.
- The Late Rut. Final week of November. Most does are finished with love and unreceptive now. Instead, they're back with their fawns and shunning any and all advances from male counterparts.
Dec 14, 2020 · Follow these five cardinal rules for late-season success. Advertisement. 1. Hunt the Fronts. The first rule is to hunt the passage of strong cold fronts. Especially on the day or two leading up to the frontal passage as the barometer is falling, clouds are gathering, and wildlife are noticing that a storm is brewing.
Nov 12, 2020 · Finding big bucks during the post-rut period can be challenging for any hunter. Improve your odds with these tips for late success.
