In the October 2008 issue of Deer & Deer Hunting, Deer Behavior Contributing Editor Charles Alsheimer laid out rut predictions for fall 2008. As whitetails ramp up rutting activity during the next few weeks, now is prime-time to be in the woods. Here’s an excerpt to help you plan during coming weeks.

“If you can only hunt one week each fall, you’ll be happy to know the rut has a sweet spot — a magic week to 10 days — when deer activity is greatest. All things being equal, the rut’s sweet spot this year will occur from two to 10 days after the rutting moon. This is the period when bucks will be going bonkers, providing great hunting opportunities.

“In the North this will be during the Nov. 15 to 24 timeframe. In the South, it will be the two to 10 days that follow the rutting moon for your particular area.”

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