tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post115898610771080792..comments2023-06-29T03:30:40.589-07:00Comments on Whitetail Deer Passion: Understanding the RutOthmar Vohringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-20411569336715476272017-11-30T10:20:04.369-08:002017-11-30T10:20:04.369-08:00Yup.. Men tooYup.. Men tooGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442635092896926828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-59404178476539379432017-11-12T10:29:17.719-08:002017-11-12T10:29:17.719-08:00During the rut has any women been attacked? I was ...During the rut has any women been attacked? I was just asking because I normally feed my dear where I work apples all the time and I noticed that the Bucks are up near the doze currently. I just wanted to make sure there was no chance of me even getting in between a buck chasing a doe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699265497789076276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-64570381040533523452016-10-27T18:54:24.735-07:002016-10-27T18:54:24.735-07:00AgreedAgreedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-88486454077956325652015-11-17T01:31:15.258-08:002015-11-17T01:31:15.258-08:00Been hunting whitetail for 50 years, it's the ...Been hunting whitetail for 50 years, it's the light and weather and the smell of the does in heat but it seems to always fall on the 17th of Nov. Why because I'm just a simple man not a biologist not a warden but if you pay at ten the deer are different all around the country just like humans and the one that's got the size speed and confidence he is the toughest and dominate can Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865491795542573855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-16661822449825954382014-11-12T18:15:45.898-08:002014-11-12T18:15:45.898-08:00Hi David.
Thank you for your comment. It is quite ...Hi David.<br />Thank you for your comment. It is quite common that a mature buck tolerates the company of a small subordinate buck. You are not the only one wondering what happen to the rut. Even here in our region of Canada we see less rut activity than we have seen in past years. We also see more wolves and cougars and that might influence deer behavior. But whatever it is the rut will take Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-10194274959363999282014-11-12T05:40:46.447-08:002014-11-12T05:40:46.447-08:00Ive been out hunting nearly every morning and even...Ive been out hunting nearly every morning and evening since the last week of October. I hunt the big woods of North central Pennsylvania. I must say the rut activity seems non existent. There was seeking and chasing happening the last few days of October and November 1st. Since then its like the rut completely shut off as if we are in post rut. Lately ive been using fresh pure doe estrous from a Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-64537872484976115272012-10-30T21:26:46.070-07:002012-10-30T21:26:46.070-07:00Hi Rachal and thank you for your comment. I a good...Hi Rachal and thank you for your comment. I a good way to learn about deer hunting is to read this blog. :)There is just about everything here worth knowing.Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-61421489194933328912012-10-30T19:59:46.910-07:002012-10-30T19:59:46.910-07:00I always been amused by hunting deer. Unfortunatel...I always been amused by hunting deer. Unfortunately this year is my first time hunting and don't know very much about it. Is there any pointers or tips that I can use to be successful at itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646799959089345896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-89647971966611647122011-10-26T18:13:40.040-07:002011-10-26T18:13:40.040-07:00Hi Chance and thank you for your comment. As you c...Hi Chance and thank you for your comment. As you can see from the comments the rut creates a very lively discussion. As I stated a few times, the shortening of day light hours certainly has an influence but it is not the actual trigger of the rut. There are far more important triggers. The timing of the birth. Females give birth when the climate conditions are near perfect to guarantee a high Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-11606722674185315832011-10-26T08:08:04.576-07:002011-10-26T08:08:04.576-07:00ive heard alot about rut starting to kick because ...ive heard alot about rut starting to kick because of the shortage of daylight, i live in northern pa, it seems like the shortage of daylight and cold both have a big play in it in my opinion, im not sure though, whats your opinion on that? thanks, names chancechancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-26544265122656472452011-02-04T23:28:58.728-08:002011-02-04T23:28:58.728-08:00Hi Chad and thanks for your comment on this intere...Hi Chad and thanks for your comment on this interesting subject. Your observation is absolutely correct in the regard that the start of the rut varies form area to area. This alone proves that the photoperiod is not the only trigger of the rut as so many claim.<br /><br />As I outlined in my article there are many other influences we must take into consideration that perhaps to a much greater Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-1892363291963267602011-01-31T20:39:18.435-08:002011-01-31T20:39:18.435-08:00Othmar, Thanks for the great article. What is you...Othmar, Thanks for the great article. What is your theory on areas like North Florida where the average rut dates vary greatly within a few hundred miles (November in the east part of the panhandle to February in the western part)? Could this be the result of a poor buck doe ratio for many years? Here in Florida we can take 2 bucks a day but only have 1 week to harvest does other than bow season.Chadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-51891396550942101782010-10-05T15:49:29.157-07:002010-10-05T15:49:29.157-07:00You are not so far off with your theory Keith. Wea...You are not so far off with your theory Keith. Weather conditions and south versus north play indeed a far greater roll in the start of the rut than the photoperiod (lessen of daylight hours).<br /><br />-ov-Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-10189799223589765092010-10-05T10:26:35.190-07:002010-10-05T10:26:35.190-07:00WOW, Really interesting topic. I'm sorry to sa...WOW, Really interesting topic. I'm sorry to say I do not know enough to agree or dispute any of this. A THEORY I am familiar with is, Like was mentioned, Deer in the north go into rut earlier than deer in the south. My understanding was that is related to the following years winter. Deer in the north rut earlier so there off spring are born earlier in the spring to give them more chance to Keith Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092422151458710937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-36581826117419974132010-09-29T17:48:12.571-07:002010-09-29T17:48:12.571-07:00Mr. Vohringer,
Your statements are %100 accurate...Mr. Vohringer, <br /><br />Your statements are %100 accurate. There are many things that trigger the rut. Which one has the largest effect is all theory-based. Just like the trees changing colors in the fall, it isn't solely temperature, barometric pressure, or daylight hours, but the combination of them that make them change. Also, whoever claims your theory is WRONG must realize it is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-23015170593631366022010-09-23T17:19:46.117-07:002010-09-23T17:19:46.117-07:00One more thing Anonymous. why do you not comment u...One more thing Anonymous. why do you not comment under your name? Just wondering why a person with supposedly so much deer hunting knowledge would stay anonym.<br /><br />-ov-Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-90339496097214103872010-09-23T17:16:27.255-07:002010-09-23T17:16:27.255-07:00Anonymous - Three very long comments in which you ...Anonymous - Three very long comments in which you basically just copy paste from articles that you read somewhere. If you read my article you will notice that I never disputed that photoperiod does not play a role in the deer rut. What I said is that the photoperiod is not the sole trigger for the rut, that there are other factors too that influence the start of that event.<br /><br />Since you Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-34152048602409812962010-09-23T15:17:36.733-07:002010-09-23T15:17:36.733-07:00CONTINUED (last one) ."cold weather generates...CONTINUED (last one) ."cold weather generates more buck/ doe activity levels”. “ I have talked with Justin Henry, owner of a hunting lodge in Sherwood park Alberta about his several times. Henry is noted for having guided many of his clients to take some of the largest racked and heaviest white tail’s in North America..during one conversations, I asked Henry when he thought I should hunt at Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-16399019707787378592010-09-23T15:12:18.187-07:002010-09-23T15:12:18.187-07:00CONTINUED : Peter Fiduccia ("Deer doctor"...CONTINUED : Peter Fiduccia ("Deer doctor"... "Has hunter for 31 years across north America. Has taken 116 racked bucks- a dozen of which are record book class animals. Since 1984, he has been the host of 'woods n' water' television series and has hosted several award winning deer hunting videos. he is a contribution editor for 'sports afield' n many other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-57234763266115690692010-09-23T15:11:31.893-07:002010-09-23T15:11:31.893-07:00I disagree, Photoperiod causes the rut
from Outdoo...I disagree, Photoperiod causes the rut<br />from Outdoor Wild Life magazine <br />"Deer Biologist are unanimous in agreeing that the onset of the rut is triggered by photoperiod"....."as day length shortens in the fall, it triggers hormone production in a deer's pituitary gland...."Where ever you live and hunt, no matter how cold or hot the weather is, how intense hunting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-65314848904487650812010-09-22T22:32:28.906-07:002010-09-22T22:32:28.906-07:00Anonymous - I do not know what the problem is. The...Anonymous - I do not know what the problem is. There is a word limit on what you can post in the comments and it is much less than 4,600. What you described sound like an error message.<br /><br />Try again.<br /><br />-ov-Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-88436743535056401612010-09-22T19:40:28.615-07:002010-09-22T19:40:28.615-07:00is there a word limit, if yes, wat is it. it said ...is there a word limit, if yes, wat is it. it said somehting about limit of 4,600 html (idk what that is) n i wrote way less than thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-21869955765329297482010-03-05T15:02:57.466-08:002010-03-05T15:02:57.466-08:00Actually, anonymous is correct. I have extensivel...Actually, anonymous is correct. I have extensively studied biology as well as embryology,and one characteristics of mammals is the estrous cycle, while humans also have a sub cycle of it known as the menstrual cycle(basic difference is there is sloughing of the uterus, tissues deteriorate, blood vessels rupture, and fluid oozes from glands, this is unique to humans and primates). Lower stew7503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-81826083471077004642009-11-11T11:16:02.069-08:002009-11-11T11:16:02.069-08:00Great comment Anonymous.
I too wanted to become a...Great comment Anonymous.<br /><br />I too wanted to become a biologist but then changed and became a animal behaviourist. You make some very good points and I thank you for your input.<br /><br />-ov-Othmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129060.post-9357498744306045802009-11-11T08:23:08.067-08:002009-11-11T08:23:08.067-08:00I have a background in biology, and have studied w...I have a background in biology, and have studied whitetails a long time. It was my dream to be a deer biologist, but it didn't happen. I am 52 years young, and will never get a chance to become the biologist to prove my theory. So this it, it is just my theory and I am thankful for a place to express it.<br /><br />If animals responded to cold snaps to enter the rut, then you would have ruts Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com