tenrag
11-28-2012, 04:17 PM
This is only my fourth year hunting and I would like some comments for all you experienced hunters pertaining to whitetail behaviour during the rut. I live in region 4 (Invermere) and the whitetail rut is in full swing.
Last weekend I hunted on Saturday and Sunday in the exact same area and the amount of deer/activity I saw each day was very different. The temp both days was about the same -2 at first light and both mornings had fresh snow. Saturday afternoon had a couple sunny breaks and the temp rose to +2 after lunch. Sunday it remained -2 all day and was cloudy all day. On Saturday I saw about 5 other trucks in the area and on Sunday I saw 3 other trucks. The amount of deer and sign I saw on Saturday was noticeably different than the deer/sign I saw on Sunday.
Comment #1: If the weather both days was almost the same why would I see more deer and fresh activity one day compared to the next?
I would like comments on the following doe behaviour during the rut.
Comment #2: I have noticed that a doe with a buck nearby will not run immediately as soon as they spot you. Maybe they feel secure with the buck close by?? On the other hand I have noticed does with no buck seem to be on edge and run for timber.
Your comments are appreciated.
Last weekend I hunted on Saturday and Sunday in the exact same area and the amount of deer/activity I saw each day was very different. The temp both days was about the same -2 at first light and both mornings had fresh snow. Saturday afternoon had a couple sunny breaks and the temp rose to +2 after lunch. Sunday it remained -2 all day and was cloudy all day. On Saturday I saw about 5 other trucks in the area and on Sunday I saw 3 other trucks. The amount of deer and sign I saw on Saturday was noticeably different than the deer/sign I saw on Sunday.
Comment #1: If the weather both days was almost the same why would I see more deer and fresh activity one day compared to the next?
I would like comments on the following doe behaviour during the rut.
Comment #2: I have noticed that a doe with a buck nearby will not run immediately as soon as they spot you. Maybe they feel secure with the buck close by?? On the other hand I have noticed does with no buck seem to be on edge and run for timber.
Your comments are appreciated.