Optimal Time to Hunt Whitetail Bucks
This Halloween weekend may be the best time to tag your target buck, as the final days of October bring ideal hunting conditions.
The whitetail hunting season is nearing its peak, with frost-covered leaves crunching underfoot and bucks actively pursuing does as they come into estrus.
Pre-Rut Hunting Strategies
Although the heart of the rut has not yet arrived, there is still time to tag your target buck during the pre-rut phase.
Key Food Sources
With the acorn mast almost fully on the ground, deer have had their fill of white and red acorns throughout October, making other food sources more appealing.
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Author's summary: Hunt whitetail bucks this weekend near key food sources.