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Something to talk about. Do we over think the rut.
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<blockquote data-quote="DoubleRidge" data-source="post: 5763775" data-attributes="member: 20594"><p>Testosterone levels increase as daylight period shorten. Yes weather can effect daytime movement but you can bet the peak breeding will be during the same time period for your area each year. But there are a few does that come in early, a few late, but the majority will be around the same time. Food levels do increase energy and intensity levels, like this year for example, there have been some very active chases going on. As for the moon phase...I look at calendar dates and weather forecast when selecting my limited vacation days no matter what the moon phase is. The rut will happen when its going to happen unless there is some significant, harsh natural event like prolonged extreme drought with zero mast production...we may see a slight delay in breeding dates then... but again, those are rare events. Keep notes of your observations from year to year and you will see patterns. If you really want to deep dive and study various topics on deer...check out MSU deer lab podcast or YouTube videos...there is tons of information and studies they have done over the years that are very interesting and informative.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DoubleRidge, post: 5763775, member: 20594"] Testosterone levels increase as daylight period shorten. Yes weather can effect daytime movement but you can bet the peak breeding will be during the same time period for your area each year. But there are a few does that come in early, a few late, but the majority will be around the same time. Food levels do increase energy and intensity levels, like this year for example, there have been some very active chases going on. As for the moon phase...I look at calendar dates and weather forecast when selecting my limited vacation days no matter what the moon phase is. The rut will happen when its going to happen unless there is some significant, harsh natural event like prolonged extreme drought with zero mast production...we may see a slight delay in breeding dates then... but again, those are rare events. Keep notes of your observations from year to year and you will see patterns. If you really want to deep dive and study various topics on deer...check out MSU deer lab podcast or YouTube videos...there is tons of information and studies they have done over the years that are very interesting and informative. [/QUOTE]
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