Phase I: The Rut Preparation Period
Sept. 1 to Mid-October.
Bucks shed their velvet, still mostly alone, and examine breeding ranges. Necks on mature bucks start swelling and scalp musk develops with wet, wrinkled hair.
Hunting during this period is best from the stand near bedding or feeding areas or along rub lines. Bucks are still somewhat predictable in their patterns.
Phase II – Scraping Phase
Mid-October – Nov. 5th
The time for this can be variable but only lasts two weeks anywhere. Buck...
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