When does the rut start in GA?

“If history repeats itself, our rut should start around the 15th of November and peak Thanksgiving week.

1. How long does the rut last in GA?
2. What month does the rut begin?
3. How do you hunt the rut in Georgia?
4. What is the best time to hunt during the rut?
5. Is there a second rut in Georgia?
6. Are deer in rut yet?
7. Do bucks eat during the rut?
8. How do you attract during rut?
9. Where do bucks bed during the rut?
10. Is it illegal to bait deer in Georgia?
11. When can I shoot a doe in Georgia?
12. Where is the best deer hunting in Georgia?
13. What time of day are most big bucks killed?
14. What time of day are most mature bucks killed?
15. Should you hunt all day during the rut?

How long does the rut last in GA?

One of the glories of this great state is the fact that if you wanted to, you could “chase the rut,” and with enough free time, you could theoretically be hunting rutting whitetails from mid-October to the first week of January.

What month does the rut begin?

The rut can start as early as the end of September and can last all the way through the winter months. Bucks usually begin to start this process when the velvet is falling off their antlers, and it can last all the way until they start to shed their antlers. The peak of the rut, however, is right in the middle.

How do you hunt the rut in Georgia?

Bucks will be more active during the day throughout this phase. One of the best tips for hunting the rut is to try and be in the stand or blind all day. The weather should be getting cool, and big deer will be active not only in the morning and evening, but also during the mid-day lull.

What is the best time to hunt during the rut?

Older bucks will be finished breeding their first does, and prowling for rounds two or three. They should move especially well from around 11:00 a.m. until late afternoon, so hunt near thick cover and where the wind is right, and hang tight throughout the day.

Is there a second rut in Georgia?

There is a phenomenon that occurs on or about Thanksgiving annually across the southeast. Particularly in the Carolina's and Georgia, is the second whitetail rut. Whitetail does come into estrus for a period of about 48 hours in the last half of October annually. ...

Are deer in rut yet?

Deer generally don't get into full breeding activity until the early part of November, although in areas of high-deer density, you'll see more evidence of the pre-rut in mid to late October.

Do bucks eat during the rut?

Fact is bucks do eat during the rut, just not as much. That's why nourishment sources, such as food plots or crop fields or areas with abundant acorns, can still be good spots to hunt even during the breeding period. ... In fact, feeding areas are good spots for bucks to visit between does to pick up a new mate.

How do you attract during rut?

An estrous-based scent smells like a doe that's ready to breed. Bucks cover lots of ground searching for that odor, so use it to your advantage. Dominant-buck scents smell like a mature buck, which can make other bucks aggressively seek a fight. Mock scrapes can also work during the rut by attracting curious bucks.

Where do bucks bed during the rut?

Lonesome bucks will use adjacent ravines, creek beds and brush fingers as conduits to enter and exit cornfields. These pressure points are ideal ambush sites for the peak of the rut.

Is it illegal to bait deer in Georgia?

It is unlawful to hunt deer over bait, or place bait, on any state or federally managed lands. Placing bait for deer or hogs may make a property (or portion of a property) un-huntable for other species, such as turkeys.

When can I shoot a doe in Georgia?

Georgia's archery season for deer opens Sept. 11, and the statewide gun season opens Oct. 16. As always, when deer hunting in Georgia, make sure to double-check the regulations before you decide to pull the trigger on an antlerless deer and put some meat in the freezer.

Where is the best deer hunting in Georgia?

Some of the best areas for a trophy buck are located in southwestern Georgia and along the Flint River Basin. This part of the state has good genetics and agricultural areas. An overlooked area for big bucks is the metro Atlanta area, too.

What time of day are most big bucks killed?

When is the best time to shoot a buck? Research shows, be in your stand before daybreak and stay there until around 1 p.m. Most deer are taken between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with a few larger kills stretching into the period around noon.

What time of day are most mature bucks killed?

Conventional hunting wisdom says early morning and late afternoon are the best times to hunt whitetails. Conversely, the middle of the day -- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- is supposed to be dead. Deer should be bedded until it's time for the evening feed.

Should you hunt all day during the rut?

The rut only comes once a year. If you have the opportunity to get out and hunt all day it's simply a must this time of year. Pack some food, water, a book, anything that will help you stick it out. Get in a habit of scanning the area once every few minutes because it's easy to lose focus after long hours on stand.