As a whitetail deer hunting fanatic, I find it hard to admit that there might be a better month than November. The fact is, however, October might be it. This statement does come with its share of caveats, including the biggest of them all: hunting pressure.
As one who will spend about 90 percent of my time hunting public ground in an average year, hunting pressure dictates everything, including whether or not October is a better choice than oft-favored November.
In areas of limited pressure, there’s no question in my mind that November is the month to hunt. It’s really not even a close contest when you consider the entirety of each month. Sure, the last week of October can be awesome, but it comes at the cost of three weeks (or…
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Game & Fish East (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2024