Wisconsin Whitetail Rut report 11.13.10
White-tailed deer are now actively in their mating season, with reports from across the state of bucks actively pursuing does. Archery hunters have reported some very good success in the last week, with many large bucks registered. Some experienced archers report that they have never seen so much chasing activity by bucks looking for does. Law enforcement officials have also reported a significant increase in deer-vehicle collisions, with 20 reported last weekend in Dane County.
Wisconsin?s regular nine-day gun deer hunting season is now just over a week away. Hunters should be making sure all equipment is ready and that firearms are in proper working order and have been sighted in.
Iowa County -
Deer hunters report that bucks are definitely well into the seeking phase of the rut and the chase phase is beginning. A number of very large bucks are being shot in the Arena area of Iowa County. Waterfowl hunters have been disappointed lately with the few number of ducks in the area, but happy with the larger numbers of geese around yet. Experienced archers in Iowa County are saying that they have never seen so much chasing activity by bucks looking for does.
Rock Co.-
The rut is on in Rock County and bucks are making themselves less scarce. With the additional deer activity, car-killed deer numbers have gone up significantly over the last week. Archery hunters have been having good success harvesting bucks and does over the last week.
[/i]Information compiled from the WDNR Outdoor report and private sources
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