2:15 pm... Caught this guy cruising in the heart of the rut here in Illinois.
I've had tremendous encounters over the past years while hunting in mid-afternoon. It is my favorite time to hunt in November.
And I don't believe its a crazy theory. It is purely dependant on several factors.. but it is a natural buck movement during the breeding season. But like anything else... it depends on the land you are hunting.
Incidently, the buck pictured is dominant.. dressed out at just over 230 pounds.. and was a 5 1/2 yr. old deer.
