Dan Schmidt and Mark Kayser share insights into the natural behavior of white-tailed bucks, particularly during the rutting season, and how scrapes play into their territorial and mating behaviors.
Tag: rut behavior
The Best Stands to Hunt During the Rut
When bucks are on the move all day long, some ambush sites are much better than others.
The Bucks That Rule the Rut | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
When the rut is on, don’t always count on it being the oldest or biggest bucks to dominate the field. There’s a bit more to it than that.
Hunter Captures Bizarre Video of Buck Trying to Mount Doe on Meat Pole
D+DH fan Matt O’Hair sent us this video of a buck trying to mount the doe on his meat pole.
Rut Patterns | Understanding Mature Bucks
Some hunters will say you can’t pattern rutting bucks. I’m saying that’s all wrong. Here is how I follow rut patterns.
Whitetail Rut Stress | Understanding Mature Bucks
We repeatedly tout tight buck:doe ratio benefits for hunting, but we next to never address what those tight ratios put those same deer through.
How to Pattern a Mature Buck
Stop listening to all the so-called experts. Yes, you can learn enough about a big buck’s behavior to sneak in and outsmart him when his guard is down. Here’s how to do it.
When the Rut is Rocking | Land of Whitetail
This week on Land of Whitetail, the team provides insights on deer behavior during the rut, and how to predict when you should roll the dice on certain stand situations.
Behind the Hide: A Deep Dive Into Deer Hormones
Deer hormones and their effects may be much more complex than you realize.
Tips for Hunting the December Rut
This is the time of year that many hunters have put away their hunting gear for the season. But, dedicated whitetail hunters understand that the late season presents some unique opportunities, including subtle rut action.