ramp to the rut

At the Ranch – Whitetail: Ramp to the Rut

Ramp to the Rut: Hunting 101 – understand the ramp to the rut! As whitetail bucks grow antlers and increase bodyweight, antlers are soft and testosterone levels low. As the season changes, so does behavior. With hardened antlers, testosterone levels rise and steadily increase until does are ready to breed, entering the peak of their...