2008 whitetail rut
05-13-2008 | 03:52 PM
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2008 whitetail rut
i was just wondering what dates you guys are thinking of taking off for bow season? i just noticed that the full moon is a week later this year compared to last year. the full moon is november 13. i just dont know if i want the first week of november or the third week. i have two weeks to use, one will be the 2nd week for sure.
05-13-2008 | 03:56 PM
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Dominant Buck
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From: Blossvale, New York
RE: 2008 whitetail rut
Depends on which state and where you live. In most locals, the second week in November is always good, anywhere like 9-16. If you live in Texas, well it isn't going to happen then.[&:]
05-13-2008 | 03:58 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Northern Idaho's Panhandle
RE: 2008 whitetail rut
The chasing and breeding phase of the rut here (northwest)really picks up from about Nov 17-18 and continues until the the first week of Dec..then it starts tailing off...
Right after Thanksgivingis when I almost always see the oldest bucks finally showing themselves during the daylight..I get 5 days off over Thanksgiving every year.. its great timing for hunting the rut
Right after Thanksgivingis when I almost always see the oldest bucks finally showing themselves during the daylight..I get 5 days off over Thanksgiving every year.. its great timing for hunting the rut
05-13-2008 | 03:59 PM
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RE: 2008 whitetail rut
I will wait for the weather to dictate. Last year, I called it perfectly - all phases were a bit later than normal in my area, as a result of the summerlike weather we had in October. Unfortunately I have not been able to confirm this with the fawn drop this month as I have not had time to be in the woods.
However it does not flucuate that much - maybe 3-5 days total.
However it does not flucuate that much - maybe 3-5 days total.
05-13-2008 | 04:02 PM
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From: North Central, Iowa
RE: 2008 whitetail rut
ORIGINAL: JoeRE
I will wait for the weather to dictate. Last year, I called it perfectly - all phases were a bit later than normal in my area, as a result of the summerlike weather we had in October. Unfortunately I have not been able to confirm this with the fawn drop this month as I have not had time to be in the woods.
However it does not flucuate that much - maybe 3-5 days total.
I will wait for the weather to dictate. Last year, I called it perfectly - all phases were a bit later than normal in my area, as a result of the summerlike weather we had in October. Unfortunately I have not been able to confirm this with the fawn drop this month as I have not had time to be in the woods.
However it does not flucuate that much - maybe 3-5 days total.
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