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Guigsy · Post by **Guigsy** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:51 pm

Just wondering if any of you knowledgeable folks have any predictions on when the rut will start for eastern (north of highway 7) ontario. I'm a fairly new hunter (this will be my 4th year, maybe 5th) and brand new crossbow hunter (1st year). Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Guigsy

dutchhunter · Post by **dutchhunter** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:59 pm

we usually star to see it the last week of oct thru the first two weeks of nov this can change by a week or two depending on temp

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:31 pm

it starts when the first doe comes in heat... could be next week or 3 weeks from now

its no definite pattern to it because Ive seen bucks breeding the last week in Oct and some starting the 2nd week in Nov different years

Limbs and Sticks · Post by **Limbs and Sticks** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:16 pm

IT comes down to the new moon, and the lack of day light hours, shorter days

WES

Norlander · Post by **Norlander** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:06 pm

The bucks are ready now. I saw a beauty north-west of Lindsay last Thursday and his neck looked like it belonged to a Hereford bull. He walked out of the cedars directly in front of me at about 35 yards and stared at me for about 10-12 seconds before turning around and going back into the thick stuff. I think I'm going to have to get some black clothes and balaclava to match the inside of my Ameristep doghouse. A doe came out an hour earlier and gave me the evil eye for close to five minutes before snorting and taking off without offering a shot. I felt like I had a big neon flashing sign that said DEER BEWARE, in whitetail language, of course!
Jerry

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:41 am

Norlander wrote:... I think I'm going to have to get some black clothes and balaclava to match the inside of my Ameristep doghouse. ....Jerry

Jerry - I often just turn my camo jacket inside out once I get into my blind as the lining is black - especially when it gets cold and I want as many layers as possible.

fuel80guy · Post by **fuel80guy** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:34 am

According to Charles Alshiemer of deer and deer hunting magazine the rut will start later this year due to the full moon.His prediction is based on 15 years of research of both penned deer and wild deer.Basically they say it will be after the full moon of the fall equinox which was on october 14th.The next full moon is November 13th.Im already seeing some signs of the prerut with the younger bucks pushing does around.Basically these young bucks are raring to go but the does arent in estrous,,,frustrating.Its kinda like being a teenaged boy,,,poor buggers.

boogap · Post by **boogap** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:40 am

I like it vix. You must be part scottish (CHEAP) like me!

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:37 am

I'd be grateful for a later start this year as I haven't had the chance to get out yet. It will be another week or so before I'm free to go. Been driving me crazy not to get out. Have had to settle for living vicariously through the rest of you all... for now.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:47 am

it is usually around the first week of the gun hunt here which is the first week in november

Sliver · Post by **Sliver** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:10 pm

mikej wrote:it is usually around the first week of the gun hunt here which is the first week in november

I agree, we usually see the signs first week or two of November... depending on the temp.

Guigsy · Post by **Guigsy** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:35 am

Thanks for the replies. I'm heading into our camp next wednesday the 29th for a few days of bow before the rifle hunt on the monday. I'll be in there for approx. 10 days. Can't wait to get there.

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