Predicting the Best Days to Hunt the Rut

Predicting the Best Days to Hunt the Rut

Bucks are chasing and the rut is “on,” yet some days in November see much more activity than others.  Since does breed about the same time each year, how does this mating take place without noticeable deer movement?  An engineer developed a model to analyze bowhunting success, incorporating 500,000 data points spanning 25 years. The model examined variables such as moon phase, temperature, day of the week, wind speed, and several others.  By watching this video, you can look at the weather forecast for your area and predict when deer are most likely to move.  Every day hunting is an excellent day in the woods, but if you have to take time off work, you want the highest probability of success, and this model will help you decide.

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