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When Is the Peak of the Whitetail Rut?
When Is the Peak of the Whitetail Rut?
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March 02, 2020

Predicting the peak of the whitetail rut in your area is most accurately done with aid of a fetus scale.
Moon Phases Don’t Affect the Deer Rut
Moon Phases Don’t Affect the Deer Rut
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May 21, 2019

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.
How To Plan Your Deer Hunts Around Peak Rut
How To Plan Your Deer Hunts Around Peak Rut
Posts
March 19, 2019

Consider all of the factors that affect rut activity to determine the best dates to be in the field next fall.
Making the Second Rut Work — Part 2
Making the Second Rut Work — Part 2
Posts
November 14, 2018
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.
Making the Second Rut Work — Part 1
Making the Second Rut Work — Part 1
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November 13, 2018
The second rut spurs another round of whitetail buck activity, and savvy hunters can make that as successful as the primary rut. Here's how to do it.
Aggressive Strategies for Hunting the Deer Rut
Aggressive Strategies for Hunting the Deer Rut
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November 12, 2018
When bucks are chasing sometimes the best way to get a shot is to aggressively attack them. Here’s how to make it happen while hunting the deer rut.
How To Hunt The Deer Rut When The Weather's Nasty
How To Hunt The Deer Rut When The Weather's Nasty
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November 12, 2018
What do you do when rain, snow or extreme wind threaten your best chances to hunt the deer rut? Don't despair, because it's not as bad as you think.
Bob Robb's Tips For Hunting Whitetails During The Rut
Bob Robb's Tips For Hunting Whitetails During The Rut
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November 07, 2018
Despite all the research and data, whitetail behavior during the rut remains unpredictable. The best way to counter that is to keep your game plan simple.
Rules For Bowhunting The Whitetail Rut
Rules For Bowhunting The Whitetail Rut
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November 05, 2018
There’s no better time to chase whitetails than November in the Midwest, but there are factors for hunting during this season that should be understood.
Seven Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
Seven Ways to Beat Unseasonably Warm Weather During the Deer Rut
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November 04, 2018

For unseasonably warm weather during the deer rut, target areas near bedding thickets, hyper-focus on water and stay far, far away from open-country food plots.