That time of year that many deer hunters wait and dream about all year. The peak of the whitetail pre-rut. But it has two sides. On the one hand, bucks are finally on their feet during the daytime, ...

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My favorite time of the year is finally here. Everyone always talks about the rut. While the rut is a fun time to hunt, no doubt, my personal opinion is that it is not the most productive time.

October signals the real beginning of deer season — crisp mornings, golden leaves, and the first serious movement of whitetails. It’s a favorite time for hunters, but it’s also one of the trickiest.

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I settled into my stand and waited. The Kentucky pre-rut with cool afternoon temps combined with the early muzzleloader season had me hopeful. Soon after sitting down, deer poured into the CRP fields ...