#286 - Studying BUCK MOVEMENT w/Luke Resop from the MSU DEER LAB

Luke Resop is studying to get his PHD at Mississippi State University which is the home of the MSU Deer Lab. In this conversation, Luke and Zach discuss various topics related to deer hunting and deer management. Luke shares his personal background and how he got into studying deer. They also discuss the individuality of deer and how each buck has its own personality and movement patterns. They touch on the difference between facts found through research and hunting lore, as well as the impact moon phase, weather, and hunting pressure have on deer movement. Finally, they explore the timing and duration of the rut and how it can vary depending on location. Luke and Zach also discuss the importance of spending time in the field throughout the whole season and how you may always have a chance to find crazy rut action not matter what month of the season you are hunting. Finally, the idea of bucks being related based on similar antler characteristics is debunked.

TOPICS INCLUDE: -Deer are individuals and each buck has its own personality and movement patterns. -The difference between the peak of rutting activity and the peak of breeding. -Moon phase and it's impact on deer movement. -When is the rut over? -Antler characteristics are not a reliable indicator of bucks being related.

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