Why is the rut so odd across the southeast? Why did so many people say the rut happened late this season? We do a deep dive on these topics today with our good buddy Mark Turner! Mark has been studying whitetail deer for years and is currently working on his phd at The University of Tennessee. Subjects we cover with Mark include: Why the south has such a big variation in rut dates A history of deer restocking in the south Are there really "northern genetics" in some pockets of the south as a result of restocking? Why we heard so many folks saying the rut happened late this season in their area Trickle rut - fact or fiction? Ways to quickly key in on the rut year to year Targeting the best rut action you will find all year and TONS more! This is an absolutely fascinating episode that you do not want to miss! Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Check out our gear list here - Andrew & Jacobs gear picks Click the link below to check out our latest video on our Youtube Channel! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBuz-tOP7SNeM6fSrrgR0w Want to help keep the show on the air, and get some bonus content? Join our patreon - patreon.com/thesouthernoutdoorsmen Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_sBLib6xC3ibT5BMlTrBUdWdpGYOWOZ_06eZhJajTmMKne7e00Rd4aAtldEALw_wcB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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