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How Feeders Impact Pre-Rut Movement and Daylight Activity
As rut season kicks into gear, the bucks and does might start to interact with your feeders and food plots differently. The influx of hormones and heightened awareness means that hunters will need to be extra vigilant to make sure that they’re tracking the deer activity appropriately. Don’t assume that the patterns you noticed over the summer will unfold the same way in the fall. Check out our tips, below, to learn how deer feeders impact movement during rut season.
Hunting the Transition from Early Season to Rut Season
As the rut season approaches, start to adjust to the bucks’ new behavior and capitalize on all the activity the rut season stirs up. They’ll make their presence known through rubs and scrapes and start moving around more during the daylight hours. You can take advantage of all of this activity by scoping out the herd from your Stump blind. Check out our tips, below, to learn how you can use this information to fill your tags and get some venison in your freezer before the holidays.
Understanding Buck Behavior During Early Rut
Even though the season just opened, it’d be beneficial to your hunting strategy to start thinking about the rut season and keeping your eye on buck signs during the early phases of the rut. We’ve got some tips, below, on how to understand and interpret buck behavior during the early rut season.