Mule Deer Rut Question???

[FearMyArrow]

Anyone know the estimated dates on when the rut usually hits, and how long it usually lasts for northern Mule deer in arizona such as Prescott....???? Any info is much appreciated!!!!

THNKS!!!

 

[kast1]

they start pre rutting around the end of november and ive seen them running does as late as jan

 

[DeeroftheSouthwest]

The rut in the Chaparral near Prescott is mid to late December according to 3 references I know about. As you go north and to higher elevations it is indeed late November - early December. In my new book "Deer of the Southwest" have a table on peak rutting dates throughout the Southwest including 13 sources from AZ. Check out deernut.com if you are interested in Coues whitetail and desert mule deer information.

JIM

Jim Heffelfinger
Wildlife Biologist and Author

 

[FearMyArrow]

Thanks!!!