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Setting up in or near secure bedding areas can be a deadly tactic for ambushing a buck that's cruising for hot does. Photo by John Hafner/windigoimages.com.
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5 Sure-Fire Rut Setups

November 9, 2011 by P.J. Reilly

When Mother Nature says it’s breeding time in the deer woods, hunters become scarce around the house. And that’s as…»

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The author admires a buck he killed during the heart of the rut by employing strategies that targeted the deer’s primary senses. Photo courtesy of Travis Faulkner.
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Rut Attack Strategies

November 19, 2010 by Travis Faulkner

Get after the rut-crazed bucks in your woods this fall with tactics that attack, exploit and engage all three of their primary senses.

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If you find it necessary to do some quick in-season scouting to find a fresh stand site, do it only once, the author advises. Sure, there's always a chance you might bump that big buck you're after, but which is worse: sitting in a dead zone or relocating to a spot with good potential?
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Changing Your Stand Location During The Rut

September 22, 2010 by Steve Bartylla

If you’re hunting a stand that turns out to be unproductive during the various phases of the rut, it might be time to regroup and do something drastic. Do some quick scouting and relocate.

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Rut Tactics For Trophy Whitetails

September 22, 2010 by Steve Bartylla

Even though the peak of the rut is generally considered to be the best time of year to catch a mature buck off guard during daylight hours, hunting this phase of the season still has its challenges. Here are some proven tactics that could help you score big!

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Want to call in a rutting giant like this? If you use this expert caller's technique, be prepared to meet up with the bull of the woods!
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Rut Calling Tips From A Master

September 22, 2010 by Joe Lieb

Joe Lieb has called in and arrowed numerous mature bucks in his home state of Iowa, including several B&C bucks, and those who know him best consider him to be a master deer caller.

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Trolling for Trophy Bucks During The Rut

September 22, 2010 by Jody Hadachek

When he’s looking for love, a big whitetail buck is playing the percentage game. If you want a shot at him, you’d better do the same. Here’s how.

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The author took this 7 1/2-year-old buck while hunting the rut with Acorn Outfitters near Del Rio, Texas. The deer was clearly past his prime in terms of antler growth. Photo by Gordon Whittington
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Hunting Old Bucks During The Rut

September 22, 2010 by Dr. James C. Kroll

As a whitetail buck matures, his rut behavior changes in predictable ways. To hunt him effectively, you must understand his motives.

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