| Most seasoned hunters know there are several | | | | best success. |
| white tail deer hunting tactics that will greatly | | | | 2. Using scent during the rut - Much like calling |
| increase your results each season. But even the | | | | deer, there are some scents that you should not |
| most experienced hunter still makes several | | | | use during phases of the rut. The scents are |
| mistakes when hunting, mistakes that can make a | | | | more likely to drive bucks away from a location |
| dramatic difference in the quality and quantity of | | | | and not into the area you are wanting. |
| deer available to you each time you hunt. | | | | 3. Scouting the rut - The most effective way to |
| Everyone wants that opportunity to bag a big | | | | hunt during the rut is to do your scouting |
| time white tail deer, and when you understand | | | | beforehand. Learn the travel patterns by picking a |
| how to hunt the rut, you will become much more | | | | new location each day and scout for a week at a |
| effective. Here are some key items to keep in | | | | time. Each day, be sure to actually note what you |
| mind when hunting during the rut: | | | | observe, and mark your GPS accordingly. |
| 1. Calling deer in the rut - During certain phases of | | | | Doing basic research and understanding how calling |
| the rut, some calls will actually drive deer away | | | | and scents can impact your hunting success will |
| from your location and not towards you. | | | | make a major difference in your season. Prepare, |
| Understand what calls work at the right times for | | | | and you will be rewarded. |