Bucks will roam across the landscape, and those reclusive giants will wander in search of does…or will they?
What if everything we thought we knew about mature bucks isn’t quite as it seems? That may be the case. Researchers are learning more about mature whitetails every year, and with that research comes some serious myth-busting.
Here are a few common myths about mature whitetail bucks. Let us know what you think.
10 Myths About Mature Whitetail Bucks
- Mature bucks are more active midday during the rut.
- Bucks will cover plenty of ground during the rut.
- A dominant buck will “control” the best area of a property.
- Mature bucks are “here today, gone tomorrow” during peak rut.
- Mature bucks track hot does primarily by their urine.
- Hunting hard doesn’t hurt anything.
- Weather is what puts mature bucks on their feet.
- Mature bucks rut earlier (or later) based on weather and/or moon phase.
- Mature bucks live in the same area all year long.
- Mature bucks leave public land as soon as hunting pressure increases.
For Outdoor Life’s breakdown and explanations of these myths, check out their article on the topic.
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