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Articles / D+DH In-Depth

The Science of Buck Rubs

- Monday August 19, 2024 - John Ozoga

Whitetails can be induced to spend more time on a given property when provided a stimulus for rubbing their antlers.

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Articles / Deer Hunting Gear

Scrape Hunting 101: Master The Drip

- Monday October 10, 2022 - Brad Fenson

Taking over an existing scrape with a different urine scent or making a new scrape will challenge a buck and make him spend more time there.

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The Science of Buck Rubs
Articles / Deer Talk Now Podcast / TV & Online Shows

The Science Behind Buck Rubs

- Thursday February 11, 2021 - DDH Staff

Have you ever wondered why bucks make rubs and what happens when they do? Dan Schmidt explains the science behind buck rubs.

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Charles Alsheimer Photo Shows Rubbing in Winter
Articles / Content / D+DH In-Depth

Signpost Science: What Research Tells Us About Buck Rubs

- Wednesday November 25, 2020 - John Ozoga

Here’s an in-depth look at what years of scientific research have revealed about buck rubs: the rut’s most visible signpost.

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Blogs / Dan Schmidt Deer Blog - Whitetail Wisdom

This Whitetail Behavior is Most Puzzling | Whitetail Wisdom Blog

- Tuesday January 7, 2020 - Daniel Schmidt

If you have ever seen a deer engage in this behavior, you would correctly assume that it is most often conducted during the rut. However, this isn’t the only time of year deer do it, and — even more bizarre — bucks aren’t the only ones that engage in the scent-making and marking exercise. Yes, […]

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