RE: Questions about the Rut
The intensity of the rut will greatly depend on the buck-to-doe ratio in your area.
I grew up in southeast Tennessee, and after moving to Southern Illinois I have noticed a big difference in the rut intensity. Back home, the does greatly out number the bucks, so you really dont see them too much, andit really isnt that big of a deal. Here in Il,when it kicks in, you know it is on.
The peak usually hitsaround the second week of November for us. I know it is sooner the farther North you go, and later in the South. I believe some parts of southern Texas is as late as January/February.
Man, I cant wait till October!!