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Salavee 11-06-2017 04:36 PM

The Rut .. call it as you see it
 
Below is a pretty good overview of what the Rut structure is all about.

Call the complete rut cycle the Rut or call the Female's peak estrous cycle the complete Rut, it doesn't really matter.. it never changes much.

"In our service area in Oklahoma and Texas, the peak of the rut is generally in mid-late November. A common belief is that cooler weather is responsible for the increased rutting activity at this time; however, photoperiod is the primary contributor. During this two to three week period, most does come into estrous for the first time of the season. Does are receptive for around 24 hours. If they are not bred during this time frame, they generally recycle in three to four weeks. A doe will recycle several times; however, failure to conceive during the first or second estrous period may indicate an improper buck to doe ratio. As the peak of the rut approaches, there is an increase in bucks chasing does (usually before she is receptive) and bucks tending does (usually during a doe's receptive period). These activities are often witnessed by hunters and are often what hunters are speaking about when they talk about the rut. Most antler fights occur during this period as well; however, most male encounters are settled without physical altercation. Frequency of antler fights declines after the peak of the rut."

58thecat 11-07-2017 05:51 AM

I just know that it happens, never pin point a date but you will know it when it's on because bucks you never saw before show up...the woods are noisy and things running around due to the chaos...+20 to -20...mid day, early or late...all night too:) hi tide,low tide, full moon, half moon, windy, raining,pure blizzard...it happens.

Kurt505 11-07-2017 06:21 AM

It's always on November 20th.


Always.

crownb 11-07-2017 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt505 (Post 3661932)
It's always on November 20th.


Always.

:sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:, yup!!!

Bushrat 11-07-2017 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt505 (Post 3661932)
It's always on November 20th.


Always.

What time?

crownb 11-07-2017 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushrat (Post 3661954)
What time?

About 8:33 am give or take a few minutes.

Kurt505 11-07-2017 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushrat (Post 3661954)
What time?

I'm not going to give away ALL my secrets...... sheesh!!!

gtr 11-07-2017 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt505 (Post 3661975)
I'm not going to give away ALL my secrets...... sheesh!!!

I think you already have.:)

Kurt505 11-07-2017 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gtr (Post 3661995)
I think you already have.:)

I've forgotten more than most know!

Salavee 11-07-2017 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt505 (Post 3662008)
I've forgotten more than most know!

Hey .. wrong thread. The " .... behind the gun counter " is on another page.

Kurt505 11-07-2017 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Salavee (Post 3662332)
Hey .. wrong thread. The " .... behind the gun counter " is on another page.

Hahaha!

ESOXangler 11-07-2017 08:29 PM

Does the rut account for daylight savings time?

58thecat 11-08-2017 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ESOXangler (Post 3662463)
Does the rut account for daylight savings time?

Nope just get a tidal forecast and your good to go!

Bushrat 11-08-2017 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by crownb (Post 3661969)
About 8:33 am give or take a few minutes.

I will consult my horoscope to verify this.

Beeman3 11-08-2017 08:36 AM

First rutting activity started here in southern Manitoba yesterday (Nov 7th). All bucks spotted were chasing does.

gman1978 11-08-2017 10:22 AM

The ruts over lol! I saw a buck mounting a doe last night !!! Maybe he was just trying to stay warm but either way he was spreading his seed.

The moose 11-10-2017 08:38 AM

very excited to get out tomorrow. Have not been out in a week. Last I saw they were yet to start following. I have a feeling its going to be a very good weekend


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