I was in New Mexico from October 30th to November 6th. There was very little rutting activity in my home County of Menard when I left but things had definitely changed in my absense. Last Sunday morning, I observed two mature bucks chasing does as I traveled to Terrell County. I visited with several Menard County hunters on Saturday that also reported seeing mature bucks chasing does. I do not think that we are at the peak of the rut as I feel that will occur with the full moon which is on November 13th. It seems that the bright nights aid in deer movement and help put the rut in full swing.
The rut and pre-rut are may favorite times to use deer calls. The increased activity of the rut makes the otherwise timid mature bucks more aggressive and more receptive to calling.
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