Hunters and anglers are a funny bunch. We take in a few points of data, such as seasonal timing and weather, and we draw big conclusions. The easiest way to frame this is when it comes to the whitetail rut.
As October starts to give way to November, the chatter in deer-hunting circles is always the same: Are they chasing yet? Is it going to be early this year? Then as the rut progresses, we use our personal experiences to fill in the blanks. A mini version of this happens with shed antlers.
