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Rut Map

Peak rut dates by species, state, and region. Click any state on the map.

Click a state for detailed rut timing

Select a state on the map to see peak rut timing, current phase, and regional notes.

Example: Pennsylvania
Seeking / Chasing · Peak Nov 10–23
Peak rut lands mid-November. Southern PA tends to peak a few days before Northern PA.

Peak rut dates by state

Peak rut timing for whitetail by state and region, with pre-rut and post-rut dates. All states →

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