How To Hunt Deer - Thanksgiving Deer Movement

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Technology, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

The conversation delves into the dynamics of deer behavior during the rut and estrus cycles, emphasizing the significance of seasonal changes and their impact on deer movement. The hosts discuss the timing of estrus in does, particularly around Thanksgiving, and how colder weather influences deer patterns, shifting from rut activity to bed to food movements. Takeaways: The week of Thanksgiving marks a critical point in the rut. Estrus can still occur into early December. Heavy populations of does can lead to unexpected estrus cycles. Deer movement patterns shift significantly with colder weather. The transition from rut to bed to food patterns is crucial for hunters. Understanding these patterns can enhance hunting strategies. The rut action diminishes as the season progresses. Snow can impact deer movement and grouping behavior. Monitoring deer behavior is essential for successful hunting. Seasonal changes play a vital role in wildlife behavior. Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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1:36.4	Yeah. Okay. What podcast am I recording for today? Okay. The How to Hunt Deer podcast? I'm Dan. This is Jason. Jason, how are we doing today? Yeah, not too bad. I think I'm pretty much wrapping up for the year here.
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