Rut Articles

A bowhunter’s in-the-field interview is interrupted when two rutting bucks chase a hot doe right into his path.

Hunting over a DSD Posturing Buck decoy, at a range of only 10 yards, Jay Gregory hammers a big Iowa whitetail with his recurve.

Tips for using scents, calls and decoys to fool rutting whitetail bucks.

The rut is a highly anticipated event in every whitetail hunter’s schedule. As you prepare, remember to consider these three sometimes overlooked potential problem areas.

During the pre-rut, whitetail bucks make numerous scrapes. But not all scrapes are created equal when it comes to hunting near them.

Rutting whitetails typically don’t stand around and give you lots of time to aim and shoot. To prep for the rut, practice for a shot opportunity of no more than 5 seconds.

More than one bowhunter has been surprised to find a backyard 3-D archery target knocked down and even in pieces, and the guess is it was attacked by a live buck. Here’s proof that it can happen.

Well-known bowhunter Bill Winke recently posted a video explaining that many deer hunters are misinformed about the whitetail rut, and specifically its intensity.

Smart whitetail hunters will consider several factors as the rut approaches and then set sound expectations.

In the author’s opinion, most whitetail hunters don’t get shooting opportunities on mature bucks because they scout and hunt TOO much.

Killing a mature whitetail buck isn’t always as easy as hunting over these clues.

The author has a love/hate relationship with deer decoys — but the more he understands where and when to use them, the more he loves them.

What bowhunting lesson will you learn after watching this close-range encounter with a big buck in Alberta?

The whitetail rut is a magical time to be in the woods — especially in Iowa. And you won’t believe the size of this palmated buck, which walks directly under the bowhunter.

The author has changed his mind when it comes to avoiding sanctuaries during the whitetail rut. Here’s why.

Global warming may be fact, it may be fiction — but it’s been really hot during the whitetail rut the past couple of seasons. Here’s how to beat it.

There have been untold numbers of articles written about how to kill more and bigger whitetails. Most of this content is average — and much of it is a complete waste of time. Here’s the author’s No. 1 pick.

When two bucks fight for dominance, the result can sometimes be deadly.

Some highly successful big-buck hunters believe that moon position — not to be confused with moon phase — can be a significant factor in whitetail deer movement.

Whitetail bucks change their behavior during pre-rut, rut and post-rut, so you must adapt your game plan, too.

Use these seven no-fail hunting tips to make the most of your time afield during the whitetail rut.

Avoid frustration by keeping your whitetail rut hunting approach simple — and successful — with these five straightforward strategies.

The second rut is real, and in the Midwest and North, it takes place from late November through mid-December.

Create a strategy to take advantage of love-sick whitetail bucks.

Schedule your whitetail rut vacation for peak daylight buck activity.

Approaching the whitetail rut with a solid game plan maximizes your chance for a close-range shooting opportunity.

Predicting the peak of the whitetail rut in your area is most accurately done with aid of a fetus scale.

Many deer hunters understandably won't buy in, but science continues to prove that moon phases don't affect the deer rut. Here are the reasons why.

Consider all of the factors that affect rut activity to determine the best dates to be in the field next fall.

The second rut spurs another round of whitetail activity, and savvy hunters can be successful during this time. Here are the proven tips on how to do it.