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Apr 5, 2022 · What Happened to the 2021 Rut? The 2021 deer hunting season left many whitetailers with questions and data now proves it wasn't a “normal” year in some places. Many factors affect the timing and duration of the whitetail’s annual breeding period, including geographic location, buck:doe ratios, nutrition and moon phase.
- Dr. James C. Kroll
- 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.
Aug 23, 2022 · As the 2021 PA Archery Season winds down, bucks seem to be on their feet more than ever! Can we get an opportunity before the season closes? New Merch! http...
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Oct 5, 2021 · Oct 5, 2021. By Stephen Mack. Rut Tracker – Tracking The Whitetail Rut: October 2021- The rut meter is still reading a puny 5%. We have a long way to go before we start hunting the rut. We expect Inside Archerys rut meter to steadily climb but for now it is staying put, some early scrapes and rubs and soft chases won’t move the meter ...
Nov 1, 2021 · During the next 2 or 3 weeks, mature bucks may lose 20 to 25 percent of their body weight as they dog and breed does. Around November 7 to 10 the rut phases merge and it’s wild in the woods. You might spot a giant buck trolling for a doe…or chasing one…or breeding a gal that pops into estrus.
Nov 15, 2021 · Big Game Hunting. Deer Hunting. Whitetail Hunting. 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...
