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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.”
- 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.
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Nov 1, 2021 · 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. Some bucks rub and scrape wildly to vent sexual energy, but the serious sign-post marking winds down.
Oct 28, 2021 · It’s difficult to pattern bucks during the rut as they are out moving looking primarily for does, not just food. Fleegle said the most common question she gets from the public is about knowing...
Nov 15, 2021 · 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 put you on to a...
- Gerald Almy
Oct 6, 2022 · In most places, the last days of November and first days of December are pretty uneventful in terms of rut activity, with a couple notable exceptions. In areas with unbalanced buck-to-doe ratios, a percentage of adult does might have been missed.
Hunt the Freshest Sign. Don’t get bogged down with old sign. Dominant mature whitetail bucks control their domain by keeping the younger inferior bucks out. They do this by patrolling their perimeter making rubs and scrapes to notify other bucks who’s the boss.
