SW Arkansas rut

Nimrod2 · July 9, 2013, 12:16 PM

Can anyone tell me when the rut kicks in around the Hope, Mufreesboro, SW Arkansas areas?
I suspect it will be in late November but none too sure. I have never hunted that area but would like to try it this year. Thanks.

Erno86 · July 9, 2013, 04:19 PM

I hunt Maryland whitetails...the peak of the rut here, I believe, is November 13. My best time to start rattling antlers, {with a good buck to doe ratio}, is October 21. It is best to hunt 3 days before an 3 days after the peak of the rut --- with any unbred does --- coming back into heat, 30 days later. First yearling does, will come into estrous on the second peak.

As you travel further south...the peak of the rut occurs on a later date, with the Key deer on the Florida Keys, coming into first estrous in January.

DavidAGO · July 9, 2013, 04:36 PM

I hunt SW Arkansas, it always seems to be the week before thanksgiving. Last season it was full on just before Thanksgiving. By Sunday after Thanksgiving it seemed to be over.

David

Nimrod2 · July 10, 2013, 02:46 AM

Thanks, guys.
Looks like mid to late November will be the ticket. Good luck.

July 9, 2013, 12:16 PM	#1
Nimrod2 Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 21	SW Arkansas rut Can anyone tell me when the rut kicks in around the Hope, Mufreesboro, SW Arkansas areas? I suspect it will be in late November but none too sure. I have never hunted that area but would like to try it this year. Thanks.

July 9, 2013, 04:19 PM	#2
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	I hunt Maryland whitetails...the peak of the rut here, I believe, is November 13. My best time to start rattling antlers, {with a good buck to doe ratio}, is October 21. It is best to hunt 3 days before an 3 days after the peak of the rut --- with any unbred does --- coming back into heat, 30 days later. First yearling does, will come into estrous on the second peak. As you travel further south...the peak of the rut occurs on a later date, with the Key deer on the Florida Keys, coming into first estrous in January. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

July 10, 2013, 02:46 AM	#4
Nimrod2 Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 21	Rut dates Thanks, guys. Looks like mid to late November will be the ticket. Good luck.

July 9, 2013, 04:36 PM	#3
DavidAGO Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 340	I hunt SW Arkansas, it always seems to be the week before thanksgiving. Last season it was full on just before Thanksgiving. By Sunday after Thanksgiving it seemed to be over. David