3 Best Times to Deer Hunt | How to Hunt Mature Whitetails | The Advantage with David Blanton

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Join David Blanton as he shares his expert insights on the three optimal times to hunt mature whitetail deer. In this informative video, David draws from years of experience and success in the field to discuss the crucial moments during the hunting season when your chances of encountering and harvesting mature bucks are highest. Whether you're a seasoned hunter looking to refine your strategy or a newcomer eager to learn from the best, David's thoughtful analysis and practical tips will help you maximize your hunting opportunities this season.

[@redfox5911]

I met David Blanton at a hunting show in Richmond years ago, we talked about deer hunting like we have known each other for years. Hell of a nice guy!

[@wingshooterbirddog3990]

I agree, met him in south Texas when he was on a hunt, he was nicer to me and my buddy than he had to be.

[@JBTurkey]

Mr. Blanton was one of my heroes as a kid! I remember preparing for hunts or walking to a stand; I could always hear this guy's voice in my head.. Thank you Sir! 🦌

[@casualobserver77]

My all time favorite tv hunter. A humble man of God who gets it done in the field...

[@chrismatthews8690]

Mr.David has been such an inspiration to me for years! Love to meet that man!

[@HuntZoneAmerica]

Thanks David, this is full of golden nuggets of wisdom, knowledge, and most importantly experience. I appreciate you taking the time to spread your wisdom with the hunting public. I agree whole heartily with you. I have hunted all three and have had great success. So here is wishing you and the Realtree team much success this season From Doug @ HZA

[@Buckdeer101]

Many guys say they don’t have success rattling, rattle pre rut and you will have success. But the key is set up, some mature bucks sneak in and I mean sneak in. Patience, patience, patience!!

[@hunterslifestyle625]

October 28th and 29th have both been great days for me with a small front.

[@TStoughton]

Facts! Facts! & more facts!! For me personally late session is gold! Buuut i live in Ontario Canada where temps drop to -20 in December & i always try to target winter range areas for the best odds at finding a mature buck to chase

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

I have always liked the pre rut but when i was a younger hunter seldom did i kill a deer after Thanksgiving here in TN. After i have gotten older and really learned big bucks i've found the post rut has put good mounts on my wall. If you have got that food source i'd say don't waste your time on many average days but if that temp really dips down you had better be out there because it can be magical. Low 20s and below look out and even better with snow on the ground if you can be so lucky! Also, if it's really cold like that and more windy than normal those deer will often go to thicker cover or in a deep hollow trying to skirt some of the wind but they will be on their feet because they have to eat when it's that cold. Good video here and ol' David is a favorite.

[@MichaelWilliams-to3cj]

Tennessee has a rut in late November again in late December. But I have seen deer running does in early November but not mounting

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

@@MichaelWilliams-to3cj There is only one rut. There is a lock down phase like David mentioned in the video that can seem dead and it picks up again after that. In December is when a lot of younger does reach sexual maturity and can come into estrus for the 1st time. Also older does that didn't get to breed will come back into estrus. It can get screwy sometimes. I have seen deer chase in October but that isn't often. Even though most does will breed in November here you have a select few that can go earlier or later.

[@MichaelWilliams-to3cj]

@@ForgottenHillbilly i believe bucks will breed for those two months. In a sense it seems like two different periods because sometimes bucks are breeding and sometimes not. You are right its one breeding season . Bucks will cruise for does in tennessee for 30 days or more in my experience. From November 7 to December 20-30. I've seen bucks chase and breed. Happy 4th of July 👍

[@ForgottenHillbilly]

@@MichaelWilliams-to3cj Hey happy 4th to you also and thanks. Good luck this yr and be safe.

[@Curryhunts]

I've hunted New York for 25 years. We don't have early season here. Best time for here is last the week of October through about Nov 5th.

[@paulbernitt4280]

Agreed! Pre rut from October 25- November 5 is the best time to be in a rut funnel. The bucks are so worked up and sexually frustrated that they have a hard time staying still and often throw their senses out the window. The rut is more difficult to hunt because the bucks get locked down with does. The first week or 2 in December can be good as well when the yearling does come into estrus and the other does that didnt get bred come into estrus. I dont like cold weather so I dont like hunting in bitter cold temps.

[@cwickyomomma2124]

Been busted blind rattling. Agree with seeing buck first hand.

[@Mr6o8]

Lots of great info! thanks for sharing all the knowledge.

[@user-se8ds5ev5k]

Whenever it snows

[@chuckparson6712]

An exit strategy for public land hunters is using a coyote howl, most of the time it works

[@cwickyomomma2124]

3 best times. Pre,rut, post. Ain’t that about the only times technically

[@littlewoody5539]

The best time to meet women are deer season around 12am at the bar . There mostly married looking for one thing.

[@usernamehere6061]

Let me give you his real answer, "Best time to hunt is when the guide tells me the big deer hes been feeding has showed up on camera"

[@ohanaoutdoorproductions2367]

So the best time to hunt a mature deer is when the outfitter calls you and says they have pictures and a stand hung for you.... got it

[@j24575]

This guy hasn’t hunted a real deer in 20+ years I bet..deer move in cooler weather before a front?! Thanks bub I didn’t know that. What would I do without your professional nugget of advice?

[@jeffreyhall838]

Really? Im sure he is a nice guy but Taking hunting advice from a canned hunt TV pro.....

[@ML-ks2lj]

Your jealousy is speaking

[@Crayz919]

He's forgot more than u will ever know Einstein

[@petergozinya2607]

Ive been watching these guys since the beginning.and i love em...but lets face the facts here..these guys hunt on thousands of acres that have been trophy managed for years..they are not hunting on farmer Brown's 40 acres surrounded by property with crazy hunting pressure..