Southern Idaho Mule Deer Rut

Sparky1088 · Nov 13, 2017

Anybody know if the majority of the mule deer in south eastern idaho are already done rutting? Near Pocatello. My dad is scouting and the hunt starts in 3 days and he saw 20 does today and no bucks which obviously has me worried. Anyways just wondering if anyone is aware of if they are still rutting in southern Idaho. Going to be bummed if they are already done before the hunt starts ...

ifgator · Nov 13, 2017

I'm no expert but I believe it's just starting

huntin50 · Nov 14, 2017

It should be going strong. Good luck.

elkboy32 · Nov 14, 2017

My buddy had a late tag in the central part of the state. I saw lots of does withoout bucks. I think they are just getting started. If we found a hot doe, several bucks would be with her....

Sparky1088 · Nov 14, 2017

Thanks guys, I'm hoping you are right and they are just getting started!

Sparky1088 · Nov 18, 2017

Looks like the majority of the rut is over here. We?ve seen a few bucks with does . We passed this buck up and now I'm desperately trying to find him??. Usually how it goes, but it's been fun like always.
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2017/20636b228e5685f7a406783d975288faa27fc.jpeg

BrianID · Nov 19, 2017

Looks like a nice buck. You should still see plenty of rutting activity for the next week. I would still be looking for bucks like they are rutting. Good luck

swanpig · Nov 19, 2017

Saw a good buck yesterday on the 48/44 border in full rut with a dozen does.

Sparky1088 · Nov 19, 2017

Made a stalk on that same buck today, unsuccessfully. But that's muzzleloader Hunting. It wasn?t the hunt I was hoping for but every hunts a good hunt. If you guys know anybody Interested in hunting this buck, I know exactly where he's at as long as his doe stays hot. It's the 73a muzzleloader tag.
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2017/303436364cffba55c47f8b841733bcc2b07b0.jpeg

BUGLEnmIN · Nov 19, 2017

Wow ruts almost over!!! Hasn't even started over here in n.m . Great pics!!

pufftuffly · Nov 20, 2017

Don?t think the guy knows what he's talking about. The deer here in SE Idaho will be rutting into December.

Sparky1088 · Nov 20, 2017

The rut started here 2 1/2 -3 weeks ago. It has already peaked and is definitely in post rut. Sure, there is a few hot does left, so you will still see some bucks rutting into December but not much. When you see 90-100 does a day and see 1-2 bucks kind of rutty on a handful of hot does, I would say that the rut is coming to a close generally speaking. I'm just speaking for the unit I just hunted.
Plus seeing herds and herds of 10-20 does with no bucks in it speaks for itself as well.