When is the peak of the rut in North Carolina?

We have documented the evidence of deer breeding statewide in every month except the period of April through July. The majority of the breeding occurs in a 3 to 4 week period. Generally rut is determined by day length, but is influenced by temperature, age structure, condition, density and sex ratios.

The peak of rut (this 3-4 week period) can vary several days each year. The peak for each region, on average, is given below:

Lower Coastal Plain: Last week in October
Upper Coastal Plain: First week in November
Piedmont and Foothills: Third week in November
Mountains: First week in December

From The NC Wildlife Web Site


http://www.ncwildlife.com/fs_index_04_hunting.htm