Wild Encounters What is a Rut for Whitetail Deer? Posted: January 25, 2025 | Last updated: January 25, 2025 "James Bigley Ranches offers unique insight on ranches, Western history, sustainability ...

The mating season, also known as the rut, for white-tailed deer lasts about three weeks in the northern states. The rut starts in mid-October and runs through mid-November. Several research ...