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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Deciphering Buck Rubs on Public Land
Buck rubs always get us excited, but they can be misleading. When you’re hunting mature bucks on public land there are certain clues that buck rubs show, and John explains what he looks for on each one.
Survey: Rubs Beat Scrapes for the Best Deer Hunting Success
Without a doubt, rubs are the king of deer sign and many hunters actively look for rubs and rub lines while scouting and hunting whitetails.
Alsheimer: Buck Rubs Continue in Winter
I was recently sent an email that described some of the deer behavior the writer was seeing now that his northern deer season is over. In it he was wondering why he was now seeing a number of fresh rubs in his hunting area. For starters whitetail rutting behavior does not end when peak breeding […]
Alsheimer: Bucks Still Rub After Breeding is Done
By the end of December northern bucks have pretty much lost interest in does, so their desire to breed is a thing of the past. One rutting behavior that is tough for bucks to turn off is rubbing. In spite of decreased testosterone levels bucks will make rubs until they cast their antlers. However, the […]