outdoorsmen1 Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I was watching a hunting show last night and they said something about the rut should start when it hits around 32 degrees? I was wondering what you guys thought because ive seen bucks chasing does in 40-50 degrees, but remember this is North Carolina weather were talking about here too! What time of the rut do yhall have most success in? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 our starts around the frist week of nov. we see alot of activity between the 2nd and 6th... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineshot Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Anywhere from last week in October(pre rut) to first two weeks in Nov. here in ohio. I prefer the prerut because the bucks are roaming. Still can hunt scraps and rubs and use the scents and rattling effectively. I was lucky enough two years ago to hit prime rut time but couldnt get a good shot with the bucks always chasing the does. They dont listen to grunts much when they are in the chasing mode. They have one thing on their mind--that is good and bad. Great chance for some good video. Amazing on some of the stuff you see and hear during the rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 It'll be at least another week or two before they get motivated and careless. I'd say begin using scents in about a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Our starts usually around the 8th of november here in michgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I don't think weather affects the rut as much as photoperiodism. If the weather is warm, the deer will move at night. Peak rut in Ohio is supposed to be pretty late this year, around Nov. 10th I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntermq32 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 If its warm out during rut the deer wil move more at night.I wana say about 5 years ago it was pretty warm here and I was getting alot of big bucks on my trail cams but nothing during daytime hours. This is a very good spot and needles to say I got skunked that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Daytime movement is better with cooler weather during the rut, but the weather does not actually dictate when the rut will happen. Our rut here typically is usually around the 3rd to 4th week of November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I don't think weather affects the rut as much as photoperiodism. If the weather is warm, the deer will move at night. Peak rut in Ohio is supposed to be pretty late this year, around Nov. 10th I guess. I believe that's the consensus of most biologists. It's all timed according the amount of daylight vs moon phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorsmen1 Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks guys, I rarely see a buck chase a doe, and always see lone does or does with little ones when our rut is supposed to be. But I always see lots of scrapes and rubs and all that good stuff, but just not a lot of buck and doe activity at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Thanks guys, I rarely see a buck chase a doe, and always see lone does or does with little ones when our rut is supposed to be. But I always see lots of scrapes and rubs and all that good stuff, but just not a lot of buck and doe activity at the same time. It's just a matter of time. In my countless hours in a tree, I've only seen two bucks hot on a trail of a doe. One was a spike, and one was a basket rack 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 It's just a matter of time. In my countless hours in a tree, I've only seen two bucks hot on a trail of a doe. One was a spike, and one was a basket rack 6. Really???? Geez, I guess I'm lucky because I see at least 2 or 3 every year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I don't think weather affects the rut as much as photoperiodism. If the weather is warm, the deer will move at night. Thats the Answer right there...I dont care who you are;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Based on the moon phase this year, it should occur later than usual...about the third week in November. However, I have always had good luck during the first weekend/week of November, especially if the temperature is between 30-55. The bucks are chasing does, but the does are not ready to breed. I have seen multiple bucks chasing does nearly every year, including a fight two years ago (when I shot just beneath a monster 10 pt that came to break-up the fight). Definitely a good time to start dragging "rags" through the woods loaded with your favorite doe in heat scent. Killed a tall 7-pt last year at Fort Knox with its nose stuck in my drag-rag with Tink's 69 on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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