Huckleberry Whitetail Rut timing?

[wafisherman]

Any know when the whitetail rtn goes into full swing?  Starting yet? 

[vandeman17]

Pre rut is probably starting or close to starting. I always found that the last few days of modern was when it really kicked off and was peak at beginning of archery.

[Whitenuckles]

I'm heading over to my property on the 10th. I'll let you know what I see.

[wafisherman]

Thanks.  I'm planning to head over about the same time.  Trying to figure out if I should wait a week.  There is a big buck with my name on it that I want to get.  Couldn't close the deal the first round - settled for my son getting his doe.  But this will just be me doing it solo.  Same private land spot.  Didn't see any rubs last time.  Hoping the rut is at least gaining traction.  Still new to hunting - especially whitetail, so learning as I go...

[vandeman17]

Thanks.  I'm planning to head over about the same time.  Trying to figure out if I should wait a week.  There is a big buck with my name on it that I want to get.  Couldn't close the deal the first round - settled for my son getting his doe.  But this will just be me doing it solo.  Same private land spot.  Didn't see any rubs last time.  Hoping the rut is at least gaining traction.  Still new to hunting - especially whitetail, so learning as I go...

If you have an idea of where he was, just try to find a travel corridor and sit on it. As the rut gets going, bucks start to roam looking for does and you never know when he might just pop up.

[Doublelunger]

"full swing" rut and daylight activity by mature bucks acting stupid aren't exactly the same thing.  Full rut, or the biological peak of the rut is the 4-7 day window of the year when the most does are bread, and usually activity dies down a little at this point because bucks are locked down with their does. The weeks and especially the last few days leading up to this point are usually what most hunters consider the peak of the rut as far as activity goes. Sorry, that's probably more than you cared to hear. I've never hunted huckleberry but based off my personal observations in 101 and 204 I believe the most daylight activity among mature bucks is usually from Nov 15-21, with the peak breeding happening 22-28. Any time from early November to mid December can be a great time to hunt!

[Doublelunger]

I think anytime from the 10th to the end of the month should be good this year.

[Ridgerunner]

"full swing" rut and daylight activity by mature bucks acting stupid aren't exactly the same thing.  Full rut, or the biological peak of the rut is the 4-7 day window of the year when the most does are bread, and usually activity dies down a little at this point because bucks are locked down with their does. The weeks and especially the last few days leading up to this point are usually what most hunters consider the peak of the rut as far as activity goes. Sorry, that's probably more than you cared to hear. I've never hunted huckleberry but based off my personal observations in 101 and 204 I believe the most daylight activity among mature bucks is usually from Nov 15-21, with the peak breeding happening 22-28. Any time from early November to mid December can be a great time to hunt!

I think you about nailed it. 

[Whitenuckles]

"full swing" rut and daylight activity by mature bucks acting stupid aren't exactly the same thing.  Full rut, or the biological peak of the rut is the 4-7 day window of the year when the most does are bread, and usually activity dies down a little at this point because bucks are locked down with their does. The weeks and especially the last few days leading up to this point are usually what most hunters consider the peak of the rut as far as activity goes. Sorry, that's probably more than you cared to hear. I've never hunted huckleberry but based off my personal observations in 101 and 204 I believe the most daylight activity among mature bucks is usually from Nov 15-21, with the peak breeding happening 22-28. Any time from early November to mid December can be a great time to hunt!

I think you about nailed it.

Amen!!!

[benhuntin]

Thanksgiving is always full swing.


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[wafisherman]

Thanks everyone.  With I could just take the full week off.  Going to loose sleep going back and forth with: A) Go the weekend of the 11th and make sure someone else doesn't get the buck B) risk it, and hope the rut is more active and hope my buck is still running around.  I'll probably go the 11th because I'm just so eager to get out there again - like a kid waiting for christmas 

[Whitenuckles]

Thanks everyone.  With I could just take the full week off.  Going to loose sleep going back and forth with: A) Go the weekend of the 11th and make sure someone else doesn't get the buck B) risk it, and hope the rut is more active and hope my buck is still running around.  I'll probably go the 11th because I'm just so eager to get out there again - like a kid waiting for christmas 

If you don't mind me asking... What area "town" are you going to by. We'll be around the town of Hunters. If your in the area, we should meet up and share stories. 

[wafisherman]

The property is between Rice and Colville.  I saw a several turkey and a group of mulies near hunters last time I was there.

I'm also from Monroe 

Still not sure what date I'll be there.  But would be up for meeting somewhere to compare notes and grabbing some food or something.

[huntnnw]

Wouldn’t be getting excited till the 15th or later. The bucks in the northern area and closer to Canada seem to start rutting a full week earlier than say bucks around spokane. Nov 17-24 is prime dates in this area

[Doublelunger]

Wouldn’t be getting excited till the 15th or later. The bucks in the northern area and closer to Canada seem to start rutting a full week earlier than say bucks around spokane. Nov 17-24 is prime dates in this area

^^^^ Huntnnw regularly kills big whitetail, I'd trust what he has to say.