And that allows me to decide when and where deer are entering a food ... lets you spot cruising post-rut buck and try to lure they into range with calls, rattling, a decoy, or all three.

“Even though the breeding cycle is winding down and deer are in the post-rut cycle, it’s a good time to hunt. “Bucks don’t eat during the rut and the post-rut time is their time to feed ...

If the right deer decides to walk your way, a whole hunt can go from uneventful, to unforgettable in just a minute or two. The second tip for hunting the post-rut is a bit more strategic.