Debunking mule deer rut misinformation. Plus, how to use actual data to inform your season choice and tactics for your next hunt

Sep 17, 2024 · Mule deer usually enter their rutting phase from late October through early December. Peak rut usually occurs around mid-November, although this timing can vary depending on your specific region and environmental factors.

The mule deer rut and the science behind what triggers optimal rut dates. Debunking mule deer rut misinformation. Plus, how to use actual data to inform your season choice and tactics for your next hunt

Every year it seems that mule deer hunters are divided into two camps: the early season high country velvet enthusiasts and the late-season hunters with hopes of capturing the excitement of the peak rut. Each hunting extreme has its distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Sep 15, 2024 · Answer: Many hunters believe that deer rut is controlled by the lunar phase and that the deer rut usually peaks 7 days after the second full moon during October and November, known as the ‘rutting moon’.

In Idaho, the mule deer rut usually peaks about November 15, but breeding may continue into December. Rutting with mule deer is much different than the elk and White-tailed deer....

Dec 29, 2023 · Here’s a look at how the big three of North American deer species—deer, elk, and moose–go about rutting. The Whitetail and Mule Deer Rut Bucks should hitting rubs and scrapes hard today.