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Re: Rut has started 2+ weeks early

@Yahooey Those are the young ones, not mature yet.

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Re: Rut has started 2+ weeks early

@ValuSkr , yes, it's started here in NE PA.  Yesterday a bunch of does were peacefully hanging out by our pond.  It wasn't long before we saw a young buck approaching. Haven't seen the older bucks yet but they're sure to follow. Some of them have very impressive racks.    

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Re: Rut has started 2+ weeks early

@MamaWick Be extra careful as this is a bad time to get between a buck and his passions.  Perhaps put food out and take pictures from safely inside if you feel the need to share.  I would not want you to be harmed in feeding your deer family!

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Re: Rut has started 2+ weeks early

@MamaWick   Climate change is upsetting the natural rhythms and patterns of many species.  I understand the migration trails of caribou in Alaska have changed and the natives, who depend on them for meat, don't know where to find them.  Even hummingbirds are lingering later. 

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