It’s mid-November, and Bill, Jared and Mike are heading to their favorite rut stands; the edges of doe bedding areas. During the rut, setting up on the downwind side of a bedding area can be the very best tactic for encountering a mature buck. After analyzing the map and talking strategy at the truck, Jared & Mike are a little late getting both stands set. Despite this fact, it doesn’t take long for the oldest deer on the farm to arrive at the base of their tree.
Up Next in 2017 Season
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11-20-17: Recapping the Rut | Midwest...
For some, it’s been a great rut. For a lot of others, it’s been one of the toughest ruts in recent memory. On this week’s episode, we revisit some of the most exciting 2017 rut hunts from around the country. From second chances with Mitch Mollerus to 70-year-old Bill Yost’s quest to kill a mature...
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11-27-17: Cameraman Kills Buck, 200+”...
Not many people get a chance at a buck of a lifetime in back to back seasons. Caleb Byers is one of the lucky few. On this week’s episode, we catch up with Caleb and Taylor, who have been battling the loss of their best farm this season. On November 9th, Caleb looks up to see a world-class anim...
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12-4-17: Amazing Story of a Legendary...
Learning the behaviors and personalities of individual deer can be fascinating. This story of a 7.5-year-old buck that Mike Reed named “DY” is a prime example. With 3 years of encounters, unique antler changes, a great post-rut calling sequence, and an incredible display of toughness by the buck,...
