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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: crazyantler on October 24, 2012, 03:07:59 PM

Title: When is whitetail rut in the peak during November?
Post by: crazyantler on October 24, 2012, 03:07:59 PM: I have heard conflicting dates in November that the rut is most consistant. Anyone have actual first hand knowledge?
Title: Re: When is whitetail rut in the peak during November?
Post by: Buckmark on October 24, 2012, 03:11:04 PM: Ya missed it, ruts over heck i am already picking up sheds... :chuckle:
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All things being equal i would be ini the whitetail woods the week of the 10th-17th, give or take a day or two..
Title: Re: When is whitetail rut in the peak during November?
Post by: Colville on October 24, 2012, 03:35:50 PM: Week of Thanksgiving. Some years kicks off earlier, maybe the 15th-ish, but usually closer to the 20th on.

Bucks were paired up with does where I hunt 17th-18th last year.
Title: Re: When is whitetail rut in the peak during November?
Post by: Doublelunger on October 24, 2012, 03:42:43 PM: Quote from: Colville on October 24, 2012, 03:35:50 PM
Week of Thanksgiving. Some years kicks off earlier, maybe the 15th-ish, but usually closer to the 20th on.

Bucks were paired up with does where I hunt 17th-18th last year.

I agree. I hunt 101 and 204. The last couple years i would put the absolute peak at Nov 20-23.
Title: Re: When is whitetail rut in the peak during November?
Post by: borntoslay on October 24, 2012, 03:45:08 PM: I'll be up chasin whitetails in the blues the 11th thru the 18th. Primetime baby!