October Lull | Rut Report Episode 5

Rut Report presented by North American Deer Hunter

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There is no doubt that most bucks seem to have fallen off the face of the Earth come the middle of October, as compared to their high visibility just a few weeks earlier. The biggest reason is that instead of feeding in the wide open, they’re now deep in the woods, feeding on hard mast and browse. Take some time to scout for what they’re eating and set up on a bed to feed pattern. If you want to kill an October buck from the October lull until the rut begins, focus on the food. Not only are the deer putting on weight for the upcoming rut, but also for a long winter. A buck can lose as much as 25-percent of his body fat during the rut. Even a healthy buck that is not prepared will suffer and could even die. For that reason, it is not likely to find a buck walking about aimlessly, but instead at a food source close to last light. Apples, acorns, turnips and even persimmons are a favorite food in the forest during mid-October. Deer will be searching for foods like those that provide lots of energy through their carbs.

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