Michael Waddell’s Rut Time Strategies
It may be the easiest time of the year to take a big buck, but let’s face it, you can still screw it up. Here’s how Michael Waddell approaches the rut.
The Pre-Rut Gamble
Are you good enough? That's the question to consider when hunting a mature buck while the canopy is still up and bright and the rut’s madness is still weeks away.
Why Last-Chance November Bucks are the Best of All
There may be fewer bucks moving at this time, but don’t forget there also are fewer hunters in the woods. Look for buck patterns to re-emerge around food sources first.
Know-How: Smart Plans for Rut Stands
To have the best chance at seeing a buck, you must stay in step with the rut's three basic phases when choosing where to place your stands and which days to hunt them.
How to Deer Hunt Each Week of the Rut
Here’s a game plan for each phase of the whitetail rut.
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