How To Hunt The Whitetail Rut - Right Now!

The annual whitetail rut is made up of at least 6 defined rut hunting phases that you can learn about, take advantage of and HUNT. This is an abbreviated summary of how to hunt the annual whitetail rut through all phases of the rut, each and every deer season. For further info about how to hunt the annual whitetail rut, please check out RutCast that I developed at Huntwise, or my very own web class, "How To Hunt The Annual Whitetail Rut".

Learn how to hunt all 6 phases of the rut in my latest Rut Hunting web class, "How To Hunt The Rut". Check it out here:

Make sure that you are following RutCast and my proven, weather based hunt predictions when you end out to hunt the Annual Whitetail Rut. Check out HuntCast, at:

[josephdipietro]

I appreciate what you do Jeff, I was allowed to hunt this 2.5 acre parcel for the last 4 years, 1st year I blew it up. I've been listening to what you say and try to follow it. Man, what a difference, more activity, more deer, more quality deer. I can't thank you enough and if I ever hit the lottery, I'll be another one of your customers.

[proudamerican]

I have learned so much from this guy. I live in Michigan and I have struggled with my food plots in the past. I took Jeff's advice on planting buckwheat and no plow my plots in after with great success. He is a wealth of information. Thank you so much!!

[mackenziebrisson]

This man is giving out free game. He breaks it all down and gets into the details. Honestly so much you can’t watch all the videos and comprehend it all. You have to live it to really learn it. I myself am mostly self taught. I put many hours in the woods. I also put many hours into reading and researching the animals I hunt. But you can only learn so much on paper or videos. I’m a firm believer that you can never stop learning about anything. But if you already have a good idea of how whitetails work but want to dive in deeper and help clear things up, this is the channel you want to go to. This man knows what he’s talking about!

[lawdawgdirtmonkey]

Jeff,
I can't tell you how much I have appreciated the content over the past few years! I have been watching your videos and implementing your tactics seriously for 3 seasons. My property, (27 acres of deer heaven - now) my quality of hunt, and the quality of harvests just keep getting better. Last season, My neighbors were telling me "the rut hasn't hit yet" in December. Thanks again!

[tristanmartin]

I’ve been watching your videos for the past year now and I believe that I’ve grown so much as a hunter thanks to you Jeff! I just killed my biggest MI buck this week, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity without the knowledge gained from you!

[jandjhunting]

Thanks to your tips and tricks I got to shoot my first bow buck last night

[jimpeterson]

I've been hunting more mornings after watching your videos. Couldn't agree more during this time of year. I hunt public land close to bedding and mornings rule! Thanks for the great advice!! 👍

[tylerspoelma]

I have also been saving stands for that cold morning pre rut sit per your advice and I just shot my biggest 8 point in Michigan October 23rd. Thanks Jeff! Thanks for all the tips.

[johnw.]

I hunt a 40acre private in Connecticut and just yesterday October 24. Pre rut is in high effect. I had 6 small bucks 80 yards and then the dominant 10 point came out and they fled the area. Its go time

[ericanderson]

Last year got the ok to manage my families 60 acres. I run 5 cameras, two feeders and about an acre food plot of rye, turnip, peas, wheat….. they love it. Unfortunately I only have mature bucks using land as a highway right now but I believe once rut starts here they will be there. Your videos are awesome thank you

[robertbader]

Massive fan. I've seen so many of your videos and they are spot on. Picked up my first rub, under a licking branch yesterday. The cold Saturday turbo-charged movement. Three core bucks on 180 acres, just waiting for the non-core!

[jameslinzmeier]

I hunt public lands only now. In Mid Wisconsin. THe rut is going strong the opening weekend of gun season. Almost always have my buck an hour into the season. I am hunting rutting areas only. (48 years hunting) There are tricks to finding areas bucks use to travel during rutting seasons. They travel the shortest distances between beddiong grounds (IMO), so I position my stand (s) only in these areas. Public hunting lands are so much more satisfying as I also have to find a spot where other hunters will not hinder my hunt. I LOVE this challenge as much as geting my deer. Not like many who hunt privarte lands and are shooting their pets at the bait stations. I now also do ALL my scouting a full year in advance as I no longer live in that state, but still hunt there.

[jakep]

Shot my best buck to date on Monday afternoon. I've been following Jeff's weather advice for 2 years. In those two years I've seen more bucks than in the past 10 years of hunting.

[btunh]

Hi Jeff, muzzle loader season starts this Saturday in NH. looks like rain, hopefully the forecasts changes, thanks for the great informative 👍.

[deercatchersoutdoors]

Love the frosty mornings in early November. Tending grunts, leaves crashing. (Not from squirrels) LOL good luck Jeff, give venti a hello for me.

[daltonsipes]

I have followed every video you've posted this year and I have finally closed in on my target buck. He has become more active at night but knowing that the Temps are finally hitting the 30's and low 40's this week here in NW PA I'm very confident that I will get my opportunity this week. Your videos have taught me alot and got me very close to alot of nice bucks. Just waiting for that one special guy to get close!

[Jsnyder]

Your channel has been a blessing Jeff! My buddy and I have been watching your vids to get ready for our first year and from your knowledge, we both got one with the bow 2 weeks after opener! Thanks again Jeff!

[shawnpsullivan]

Have watched your videos closely the last few years. Have seen way more bucks and managed to down a few. Amazing, skill set you have. Thank you!

[HeavyChevy]

Thank you for this video, my best friend got me into hunting. This is my FIRST time hunting, my friend let me borrow a bow so I can get in the woods. No one in my family has ever shown me how to hunt, so I’m trying to learn as much as possible. I’ve watched a couple of your videos and love the info so you gained a subscriber! Thank you!

[southern]

Hoping to get my first deer with a bow this season