Hunting the Whitetail Rut: A Complete Strategy So You Don't Miss the Window

The Whitetail Rut: Your Best Shot of the Year

The whitetail rut in Quebec happens between November 1 and 15, peaking around November 10. During that 2-week window, bucks lose all their natural caution. This is when good decisions pay off.

Week-by-Week Strategy

Week 1 of November: Intense Pre-rut

Scrapes are active. Make a mock scrape with fresh dirt and a few drops of Black Out rut gel — this technique triggers the competitive instinct in other bucks.

Week 2 of November: Active Rut

Stay on stand as long as you can. Bucks are moving at all hours. Use THE BEAST to pull in bucks that are passing through. The scent of a doe in estrus combined with a light call can set off an immediate reaction.

Post-rut: Recovery

Bucks are worn out and looking for food. ATRAK Chevreuil on a natural food site can give you one last chance at an old buck.