Whether you love or hate the rut, it is undeniably some hunters’ best chance to see a mature buck within shooting range. Pre-rut is the starting line of the most intense four weeks in the whitetail world. On this podcast, you will hear Deer Hunting Editor of RealTree.com, Josh Honeycutt, provide insights on each of the phases – pre-rut, chasing, seeking, tending, and post-rut – and what it takes to hunt in each of…
As seasons change, the behavior of deer changes with it. Kip Adams talks about the phases of the rut and the hormonal changes some animals, specifically deer, go through during September when there is lower amount of daylight. It has been observed that during this season, most deer have some rub lines and scrapes. Kip is a certified wildlife biologist and QDMA’s Director of Conservation. He discusses the perfect timing for hitting the scrapes, as well…
