Many researches are predicting a later than normal rut this year with the peak time occurring between November 21st and the 24th.  Hopefully these predictions are correct because we will be out in the woods during that time.  I have heard numerous reports in Anne Arundel County, Talbot County, Montgomery County, Caroline County, and Howard that the rut has started.  I have no doubt that it has, and historically it always does but I have not personally seen the mad crazy rutting activity to date (PRIME RUT).  There have been some reports of nice deer taken so far this 2010 season, but I think this was during the pre-rut phase which can obviously be very productive as well and some actually prefer this time to head out into the woods during the Trolling Phase.  GIVE ME THE FULL RUT!!
We will be heading out tomorrow to try our luck and I have very high expectations for success.  Stay tuned.

Side note, my eyes in the woods in Montgomery had to suddenly disable our cell conversation because of sudden deer intrusion, the nerve of some people, what happened to priorities?

As always, we’ll keep you posted!!

Slow morning for seeing deer, but the bucks and does were crashing through the thickets out of sight.  Guess they were looking for a little privacy back in the bush.

This Friday the Quest continues for “LUCKY” and “HIGHTOWER”, hopefully we can get them on the video with hero shots to boot.

Will keep you posted

The Outdoorguru
Jay

With the rut in full swing, looking forward to video taping the upcoming hunt!! Stay tuned

My buddy in Poolesville just texted me saying shooter bucks are running through the wood with reckless abandonment, but none have stopped long enough for a shot.  11plus different bucks have run past his stand!! Its Happening!!

The Maryland Rut is getting ready to bust wide open.  Grab your bows and head out by the end of the week and all next week, rut should be in full swing.  I willl keep you posted how our team sees the progress.