2014 RUT Reports

[3nails]

What does weather have to do w/ animals going into the rut?  I have read posts where people say a coming weather change should help get the deer into rut?  I am heading out for a late blacktail hunt this week and was trying to sound smart around the campfire when I get there   Thanks!

The weather has nothing to do with it. When it gets cold the deer have to be out feeding longer and moving more making them more visible. Lots of hunters mistake this for being the rut. Cold weather certainly helps hunting because of the increased movement but means nothing to the timing.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I agree with Nails ..but remember one thing ..once it starts freezing for a few nights and then the sun comes out in the Mid Morning to early afternoon it is game on ...be out like rabbits 

[Spawnstar]

In kahlotus small bucks are acting rutty but the big boys aren't all out yet. To a pic of this guy Saturday.

[grundy53]

What does weather have to do w/ animals going into the rut?  I have read posts where people say a coming weather change should help get the deer into rut?  I am heading out for a late blacktail hunt this week and was trying to sound smart around the campfire when I get there   Thanks!

The weather has nothing to do with it. When it gets cold the deer have to be out feeding longer and moving more making them more visible. Lots of hunters mistake this for being the rut. Cold weather certainly helps hunting because of the increased movement but means nothing to the timing.

[huntnnw]

Buddy hunted in 101 today..passed on a 2x5 that was not interested in does, neck not swelled up either. No photos of rut activity on his cam.

[idahohuntr]

Lots of pics of muley bucks showing some rutting/herding behavior on my trail cams, but not much for whitetail activity yet...it will change soon I am certain.

[_TONY_]

In kahlotus small bucks are acting rutty but the big boys aren't all out yet. To a pic of this guy Saturday.

 

[skeeter 20i]

117. Young bucks getting frisky, nothing from the older gents. as of yet.

[mossyoak arrow slinger]

With the wetside late season opening up in a couple of days. I am a bit curious if any of you have been out and seen any rut activity lately? I will either be hunting kitsap county or Jefferson. Not sure which yet

[Martinhunter]

With the wetside late season opening up in a couple of days. I am a bit curious if any of you have been out and seen any rut activity lately? I will either be hunting kitsap county or Jefferson. Not sure which yet

Yep should be prime by thursday!!

[mossyoak arrow slinger]

Just what I wanted to hear. I know they have been starting since the end of October but wasn't sure if it they would be in between cycles or not

[benhuntin]

All the bucks are doing is fighting on my cameras.


If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[rudysts]

My buddy and I went out this weekend hunted 124 no sign of  rutting but we managed to tag a 5x5 his neck was normal. no sign that the rut has started.

[Bigshooter]

My dad saw a 3x4 blacktail about 18 wide chasing a doe with another 3x3 watching yesterday.  He said a lot of grunting from both bucks and the doe was bleating.

[havensen]

I don't know about you guys, bu I've been rutting hard for a week now. Fortunately, my wife has been a good sport...