the seeking phase is one of the best,especially for the tree-stand hunter. The peak of this period is usually three to four days before and two to three days after the rutting moon.
What was the date of the "rutting moon” last year? I can't remember and didn't log it? I tend to believe in the photoperiods logic, as it seems to hold more merit.
I killed an eight point on Nov. 1st. He was in the seeking phase.
Other members have noted the same timetable as I’ve experienced. First two weeks of November are hot. Breeding occurs sometime between the second and third week in this aria.
If your not sure what to believe do what I do, and hunt every day you can. Do your own observations and stay on your toes as to what’s going on. If your not doing that, you’re going to be left behind.