I thought since we have a good debate going about what triggers the second rut, I figure it would be kind of beneficial and fun to start a debate about the so called "second rut". I believe the second rut exists, just as pronounced as it has been protayed in the major hunting publications. Based on my notes from the period it is said to take place (December 6-10 in Wisconsin/Iowa/s.Minnesota), i havent seen an increase of bucks chasing does. And the young does dont all come into estrous the same 4 days. Whats your take on the second rut: hardcore and prounounced or spread out ?

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