Beware of the "Rut"

The “Rut” refers to the time period each Fall when deer breeding occurs. The "rut" is the time when white-tail deer, especially bucks, are more active and less cautious than usual. During the past week I have observed more daytime deer activity as the bucks are seeking out a mate.



During the "Rut" the bucks spend a lot of time following/chasing a doe, but are careless crossing busy roads.



This young buck is in "hot pursuit" of a doe and came within 20 feet of my truck.