Projected beginning of rut in E. Texas

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My former boss has a place in Hopkins County, east of Sulfur Springs. I was there the other day, checking feeders and surveying the visible white tails. He asked me to "Look it up on your computer and see when the rut's supposed to start in this area."

I hadn't seen such a thing, but he's positive someone showed him a map indicating when the rut should begin, by county. Anyone know about such a thing? If so, I'd appreciate a link.

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Johnny
 
I heard it's usually at its peak Nov 14-19 in Okla, for what that is worth; probably add 3 to 10 days more for TX???
 
Johnny,

As best I can figure TPWD considers that area to be the Post Oak Savannah Cetral region.
Here is a rut chart for Whitetail in that area.
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If you guys need breeding charts for any other regions you can find them HERE! Just click on your region in the map.

Hope this helps.

Reno.
 
Thank you all - -

especially Bigreno - -

I had gotten lost searching the TPWD site. I had only just now done a Google search on "tpwd whitetail rut" and got exactly the link you gave. Found pretty much what I needed.

I would have guessed I'd find a bunch of stuff about "variations due to weather, natural browse, and local agricultural conditions." But the dates are pretty definitive - - Guess they've been keeping track for long enough to figure a pretty good average.

Again, I appreciate all the replies.

Johnny
 
As warm as it's been, I'm betting that it comes a little later than normal, this year. At least, I hope so. :)
 
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