Peak rut dates for Maryland
#3
RE: Peak rut dates for Maryland
It's hard to tell. The 15th is a good guess but it depends on this crazy weather. I always shoot for the 15th but last year it was touch and go. I don't think it kicked in until the week of Thanksgiving. Do you best to get max time in the woods around that date and try to devote more time if you miss it.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
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RE: Peak rut dates for Maryland
I definitely saw peak action last year during the week of Thanksgiving. It was too warm earlier that month. Of course the professionals were calling for an early rut. I know Photoperiodism is what dictates this phase but weather has to be a major variable.
If it's hot, I think they might just be getting it on at night. Otherwise, only the cooler temps (below 45 degrees F) will get the monsters running around carelessly during the daytime.
If it's hot, I think they might just be getting it on at night. Otherwise, only the cooler temps (below 45 degrees F) will get the monsters running around carelessly during the daytime.
#10
RE: Peak rut dates for Maryland
ive seen the most action in the first 2 weeks of nov. Ive also seen bucks chasing does 1st day of rifle season. But between me and fello hunters its been late oct. early nov. Good luck to all this yr