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Rut Strategies: Hunt Wide-Open

Deer hunters know the rut produces unpredictable behavior in bucks. Acknowledge that, and you’ll understand why November is not the month to remain conservative. Instead “open the throttle” and hunt hard.

How to Deer Hunt Each Week of the Rut

Here’s a game plan for each phase of the whitetail rut.

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.

5 Reasons to Bag Your Buck Before the Rut

Might you be placing too much faith in November’s deer breeding party? The author is here to persuade you to concentrate your deer-hunting efforts in October. One reason: the whitetail’s predictability.

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