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Old 11-15-2013, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Death View Post
seems everyone forgets that the rut for all of our game animals is dictated by photo period (amount of daylight). They 'rut' is during the exact same period every year. Yes, there is more visible activity if it is cold and snowy as the animals move more. However, the vast majority of does/cows/ewes etc. are bread during the same time frame EVERY year.
First frost and cold weather trumps evolution dontcha know!

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