BIG BUCKS BEFORE THE RUT.

SCOUTING cameras; DEER hunting

What we need to remember is that, while big whitetails aren't feeling the full effects of the rut, they're certainly in the mood to check out and potentially challenge other bucks…especially a buck they don't recognize (i.e., your decoy). FEATURES OVER THE YEARS, I oftften have been asked what time period during the deer season I most prefer to hunt mature bucks. PATTERNING PRE-RUT BUCKS There are several reasons why I so love hunting pre-rut whitetails. [Extracted from the article]

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