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Re: The Rut
[Re: jlbuc10]
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04/01/15 02:02 AM
04/01/15 02:02 AM
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Steve Ditchkoff
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There is always a little boost of testosterone before a buck sheds his antlers. This can cause them to act "rutty" for a day or 2 until they shed. Actually, there is a slight surge in testosterone at the initiation of antler growth. In Alabama, with our tendency to shed antlers late, these times can be very closely together, so it could easily be mistaken.
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