The rut usually happens around the 2nd full moon after the autumnal equinox. The full moon for Nov 2008 is on the 13th. The rut usually happens between 5 days prior to 5 days after. Keep in mind that some older does com into estrus after the Oct full moon...
The Autumnal Equinox for 2011 is September 23rd. The second full moon after is an approximate time frame for the Deer Rut to generally Begin. This would put the Projected 2011 Rut on or about November 10th.
6th thru 14th
Peak rut should be around 2nd week in November.
late nov late dec late nov late dec
The South Carolina deer rut or the peak of rut season for the Piedmont is between October 15th and November 15th.
The warm & cold weather can fluctuate the time of the rut. You can visit the MS dept of Wildlife for a map showing general, average times per part of the state.
Deer usually rut in North Florida the last week of October to the first week of November, give or take.
Rut occurs in the fall.
October 8th
Rut runs from the end of october to the end of december. The does have three cycles when they come into heat during that time.
The Autumnal Equinox for 2011 is September 23rd. The second full moon after is an approximate time frame for the Deer Rut to generally Begin. This would put the Projected 2011 Rut on or about November 10th.
THE WEATHER WILL FINALLY HIT A COLD SNAP ON MONDAY OCT. 27TH. THIS WILL REALLY ACTIVATE THE PRE-RUT ACTIVITY. THEN AS THE SUN CONTINUES TO SET EARLIER EACH NIGHT ACTIVITY WILL INTENSIFY EVEN MORE. PEAK RUT FOR 2008 WILL BE NOVEMBER 6TH - 14TH (GIVE OR TAKE A DAY)