Don't Try To Prolong The Rut Past Its Natural Time

Don't Try To Prolong The Rut Past Its Natural Time

By Ken Piper

There's a reason so many hunters look forward to the peak of the rut -- bucks get stupid and forget some of their safety habits in favor of chasing does. They are more likely to fall victim to rattling, grunting and scents at that time of year, and hunters often change their habits accordingly -- all of which is good. As we head into many states' l...

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