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Aug 31, 2023 · Get insights on the duration of the rut in Michigan for deer hunters looking to bag a buck. Find out the timeframe for peak rut activity in Michigan and what factors can affect the length of the rut period.
Feb 22, 2020 · Do buck numbers and age structure affect buck conflict during the pre-rut seeking phase's range before doe begin to be receptive? I believe they do. Certain bucks in their prime can hold sway, at least temporarily.
Nov 2, 2020 · With that in mind, you can plan for great rut activity from Oct. 31 to Nov. 14 every year. Beyond mid-November, daylight buck movement will gradually decline. While the timing of actual breeding is consistent, the amount of daylight movement hunters see is not. This is can vary from day to day and location to location.
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Apr 5, 2022 · Managers should strive to balance deer herds to a 1:2 buck:doe ratio to reduce the overall duration of the rut, preventing prolonged “trickle rut” breeding. (Photo courtesy of Dr. James C. Kroll) It is my observation that hunters then view the breeding/conception period as “lockdown.”
Nov 18, 2020 · And once the rut is over, well-coordinated drives, big and small, can be the best way to get worn-out bucks on their feet and in front of a gun. How to Stage a Peak-Rut Deer Drive. As good...
Aug 21, 2018 · The rut is an excellent time to hunt for a swamp buck. During the rut, a buck will push a doe onto high ground then wait until she allows him to breed her. We all know that bucks disappear during the breeding phase of the rut – deer head to areas that provide good cover, like bogs, marshes and swamps.
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A look back at some rut activity in 2020 here in Michigan. A lot of rut activity was done at night, but occasionally seen some in the daylight. Here’s to 202...
