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 4–14

Peak rut typically lands early-to-mid November statewide. Northern WMUs run 5–7 days earlier than southern counties.

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const harvestSpeciesOverrides = { 'FL': { 'turkey': {url:'https://myfwc.com/hunting/turkey/',note:'Check-in turkey via GoOutdoorsFlorida app within 24 hours'} }, 'GA': { 'alligator': {url:'https://georgiawildlife.com/HarvestRecordGeorgiaGameCheck',note:'Game Check required within 24 hours for alligator harvest'} }, 'WI': { 'turkey': {url:'https://gowild.wi.gov/wildlife/harvest',note:'Register turkey via GoWild by midnight the day of harvest'}, 'bear': {url:'https://gowild.wi.gov/wildlife/harvest',note:'Register bear by 5 PM the day after harvest — check station required'} }, 'MI': { 'bear': {url:'https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hunting/deer/harvest-reporting',note: