The rut – mating season for ruminant animals – is approaching fast, and that means bucks are starting to move more readily. Break out the doe pee and get ready to get run over.

The pre-rut is starting to wind down and the rut is in the air. Scents and calls are becoming more effective, which stacks some of the cards in your favor. Bucks are beginning to drop their guard and it's time to capitalize on it. Food is becoming less important to bucks as they have girls on their minds. Being that bucks are adopting a new routine, it's time for you to change your own.