How To Hunt Deer In October

October is finally HERE, and it's time to get serious and hunt some whitetails! October deer hunting features so much opportunity, but you still have to strategize for the rest of the season. Here is how to manage your entire October Deer hunt...
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[@claytonzak948]

Watch the weather. Shoot does.Get things ready for winter. Spend time with family before you disappear in November.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

😊

[@limjahey3119]

That will be my strategy this year. I spent the last 3 years bow hunting mature bucks in late September and all through October. Zero luck. Caused me a lot of frustration and stress. I have decided that bow season will really be my freezer filling season. Muzzleloader/rifle will allow me to be more selective for a good buck. Then when the last week of season rolls around in January I’m not scrambling to kill a doe to eat.

[@jodycuneo9373]

First day of bow season in Indiana was yesterday…a high of 80 degrees…I went against my urges and stayed home…next Saturday there’s a 20 degree temperature drop…I’ll be out there!!!

[@claytonzak948]

@jodycuneo9373 im in west central indiana. Really hoping for cool wet weather. Foodplots around here are almost %100 failures!

[@claytonzak948]

@limjahey3119 years ago i was so excited to get out and hunt i would do all day sits beginning of october! 😄. Now my wife has to ask me if im going hunting at all. All eyes on the weather!

[@stevengrigereit6618]

Tuning in from the yoop. First generation, second year bow hunter, all I can say is that the amount of insight you give is truly game changing and much appreciated. Attacking a clear cut this weekend, supposed to get to low 40’s at night. got a beautiful yooper 10 on camera.

[@benjaminpohl4614]

I love your videos. I honestly get excited when they come out. When I am driving i have only heard your voice everyday for probably 2 years now. I just listen to them as i drive on repeat. I figure if i do it enough my brain will make a switch to be like yours and ill start slamming Toads every year!

[@jjhoran1273]

Opening Day in Michigan!!! Slept in and enjoying family time... Still Waiting for my stubborn brother to call about the buck he was going to shoot during the warm front 😂😂.. told him next weekend would be better, won't listen.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Ha, wise choice JJ...I'm going fishing with my family 😊

[@ranhen8951]

I have dogs on both sides of me and now a food plot, but the deer were funneling in between the dogs on our property on a saddle but I now see more deer on the food plot. I will take your advice, as I always do and hunt my two tree stands a small distance from the food plot which is doing great with the Plot Start - Plot Till and soon Plot boost with the fertilizer I spread. Man this is awesome stuff Jeff. I feel like I am in a PhD White Tail hunting class. I love it brother.

[@CastBlastCamp]

Been tracking a group of does on a buck rub trail on a ridge, hoping to find that buck come through, so much to learn. I'm always wandering what I'm doing wrong and how I could do it better. You're very informative Jeff, thanks for teaching us!

[@jordychiapuzio8247]

Jeff, you are the best. Always helpful and very informative. Sporting my WHS hat on opener in the UP of Michigan!

[@mikaelschnupp6182]

Those electrical tape band-aid are truly the best😂

[@boonmsgt]

I hunt public land and you are correct. You have to learn to incorporate the public into a hunting strategy. For me it is wearing waders and stomping through a swamp where most two leg uprights won't go. Bugs, Snakes, Alligators, Hogs deter the faint at heart. I had several stand locations on high areas with oaks surrounded by knee deep water and cypress. This is where the deer go when pressure builds. There are also choke points and corridors connecting pine flats, oak hammocks, and swamp. (I like to take fallen logs and branches and place across game trails to have them walk around them.) The game does know when the hunt is on. They don't know if they are safe from those that don't go deep, but are pushed right into my comfort zone. Semper Fi!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Love the comments...but you can keep the snakes 😁 And thank you for your service!!

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

Looking forward to the upcoming temperature drop! Thanks Jeff.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

It looks amazing Jonny, good luck!

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 You too Buddy

[@MNSaddleHunter]

Thanks for the video Jeff looking forward to hopefully in amazing early weekend of hunting

[@boelter354]

Thanks Jeff been watching you for a while you’ve been helping me with my Minnesota public land hunts!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That's great to hear JP! Hope you have a great hunt very soon!

[@brianlenneman5032]

Great video Jeff!! Last rain was perfect for the rye!!! Cameras were nuts last night at dusk, and this morning!! Great temp drop coming this week!! Time to get in the tree!!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Boy it is looking beautiful Brian!! We got 9 batteries swapped out yesterday, and added 2 more cams 😁 Now going fishing!

[@brianlenneman5032]

Have fun fishing!!! Enjoy the last trip!!

[@lajuanjackson24]

Thank you Jeff I love love love you and your help with understanding how to hunt better, smarter, more confidentially. Now I just need a place to hunt and a cross bow lol 😅😂😊, have a great hunting season

[@kurtpearson2793]

This is a big week-! Shift and cold fronts get the blood pumping

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

So dang exciting!!

[@andrewbrigger9198]

Always enjoy and learn from your videos. Thank You! I live in PA 10 minutes from the Allegheny National Forest. If ever near there give me a shout.

[@jerryshowens3049]

Thanks for another great video. Today is our Opening Day in Illinois. To me it's a little warm to go but next weekend temps are supposed to drop from highs in the 80's to highs in the 60's. Hopefully that'll make better hunting. Good Luck everyone.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Boy next week looks incredible Jerry...good luck!!

[@bowman8316]

Good luck and Ty

[@Minnesotalife]

Got my doe tags filled opening day. Now I’m excited to see what happens in the next month & a half. This Saturday is the bottom of the next cold front & I’m excited to see what happens.

[@artbrennhofer8283]

Hi Jeff, thanks for the informative video. Looks like there will be a weather change is coming to central MN midweek. The marathon is about to start. Good luck to all this season.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks a lot Art...a GREAT weather change 😊 Enjoy it!

[@SuperDave-pe1zw]

Bow opened Oct 1st here in Oklahoma, 90 degrees is way to hot 🔥 I just worked on a few blinds and stands waiting on cooler weather. Now the heat isn't bothering the deer I have mature bucks on camera in the mornings until about 8:30 and a couple are showing up before dark on some days but it's just to warm to get deer processed before meat starts going bad. Next weekend supposed to be cooler so I might hunt then. But I prefer to hunt when it's colder so I don't have to worry about spoiled meat. Good luck to all 😊

[@da_crude_menacer9013]

I decided to not go hunting this weekend even though I had it all off. Better weather next weekend mabey see a target buck. Thanks for the videos 👍

[@Den_Raider30]

Ohio season came in Saturday the 29th. I got a nice doe on my Sunday afternoon sit, she was probably the biggest that I've ever shot!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Man that is so awesome!!

[@Den_Raider30]

​@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I was really happy! I put a lot of hard work into my stands this year, watched a lot of your content and picked up some really good tips Thank you for all the info!

[@ranhen8951]

Cold front this weekend in N AR. going out when it is clear and cooler, Appreciate all the advice Jeff so very much. NOW WHERE ARE THOSE 3 %%%% PERCENTER HATS AT MAN.

[@trapstarmeec7980]

I'll be waiting till this Friday. Temperatures about to change in central Ontario.

[@peterj727]

So excited to get out for the first time next weekend. It’s showing a high of 48 on the farm for next Saturday. Should be great deer movement around that time

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Man that sounds beautiful Peter!

[@willgretzky308]

What are you hunting out of? If you don’t mind me askin

[@peterj727]

Mostly tree stands

[@codygardner2675]

Jeff I live in VT. I hunt 2 areas of ag land mixed with timber. I leave for a mule hunt in Wyoming Thursday. We have a heat wave high 70s at home. Yesterday I decided to let both of our farms sit until I’m back mid month. It killed me to do this but hoping I made the right choice.

[@RushOutdoors]

Excellent info Jeff. My favorite time of year to hunt Prerut Hope the weather cooperates this year it sure was warm last year. Still shot a great buck just have to hunt smart! Thanks again for all of the great info you share.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Karl...that glorious time of the year! Hope you can hit the upcoming cold front 😊

[@RushOutdoors]

Looking forward to it! Good luck to you also Jeff. @@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751

[@janitorialguy4436]

Thanks Jeff

[@rdubb952]

Half of my family is from Bradford PA. That would be an awesome hunt

[@brentthebloodhound]

Love this channel!

[@dswish1730]

Big cold front coming here this weekend.Should get them moving👍

[@kayla_quilts]

Big cold front next weekend!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Amen to that Kayla!

[@joesnausageface8414]

Yep. Today is opening day for us. I’ll wait until Friday for that cold snap. Wind will be perfect.

[@reedsmyser9394]

I just shot a doe yesterday in the cold front

[@bjshall5044]

When are you coming to the Allegheny National Forest? That's in my neck of the woods. Mckean county by any chance.

[@normalguy556]

Went out yesterday, and got absolutely tore up by mosquitoes. Saw 13 does in 2 different spots. No bucks though. Going to wait until that cold front comes through and hopefully that tames the mosquitoes to a tolerable level.

[@rickbowden809]

I would love to hunt PA with you, but sadly I am 54 and crippled up and can’t walk so good. That’s why all I ever see is a wall of orange when I hunt game lands. It’s so depressing!!! But hey good luck on your hunt !!!! Rick from Chester County, PA

[@rickvogel8577]

Jeff, let me know when you're in the Allegheny range brother. What zone are you planning to work in?

[@jimsawatzky3443]

I appreciate the very rich content of the WHS channel. I watch whenever I can. A lot of emphasis is put on n quality food sources. In my situation, it is against the law to plant food plots for the purpose of hunting deer. Baiting is also prohibited. How else can I make my property attractive enough to hold deer?

[@bowman8316]

How bout those lions ! Great video 🏹🦌👍🏼 Ty

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thank you and man that was awesome!

[@ranhen8951]

Jeff I was also wondering how many grains you shoot with your arrows;??? I am currently shooting 100 grain magnus stinger broadheads around 370 grains but am going up to 520 grains with Magnus broadheads. 100 grain inserts with 150 grain Magnus stinger broadheads, 4 blade and two blade. I don't like searching for deer. My draw weight is 58 pounds too. FYI. not overbowed at all. Thanks for the wisdom brother.

[@brandonsadler2484]

So wish I was able to have a conversation with you about my situation and get your advice on how you would go about hunting this property i got to hunt with a handful of nice bucks

[@mattfarr1323]

Kinzua is a stones throw from me. And I have access to few other large parcels. I'd take that offer....

[@craigkowalczyk3516]

Two more weeks for the opener here in Massachusetts. Bucks are showing up in droves just waiting now…………

[@traviskrotje4202]

Allegheny Reservoir is right in my back yard! would love to meet up with you whenever you're up here. love your videos!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Man that's a cool place Travis! Really appreciate you watching. Can't wait to get out there!

[@traviskrotje4202]

that's my jurisdiction jeff,does only for you 🤣 best of luck!

[@briankinzer4175]

Ok this is a stupid question I’m on a farm and I hunt the backside and so far just outside the farthest back fields I’ve seen lots of rubs lots of bedding in the broom sage and grass there’s tons of acorns around all that as well should a man be hunting that rn or leave it alone so I don’t spook it up before the rut gets in full drive I’ve seen scrapes too but I don’t want to mess up my spot for the year temps have been 50 degrees in the am so ik it’s starting to a degree but I’m not sure what to do like go farther back in the mountain to the hardwoods for now or stay watching that spot I’m speaking of

[@acemurphy2]

Hey Jeff ! 🙋‍♂️ When should we expect the hunting video's from this years season so far. Im pumped to see the footage of you in action ! 🎯

[@DS-ip4ns]

I’ll be in tionesta, I’m dealing with the “shift” right now, my shooters have disappeared

[@richlininger4349]

In a small 7 acre woods with a 1.5 acre food plot to the west that’s been dead this week since beans came off and has a ton of standing corn to the north, would it be best to stay out and leave it sit until the 3rd week of October? It’s my private property with no one else hunting

[@susiefitzsimmons1147]

How do you know if public land hasn't been pressured by Oct, especially when the season starts in early Sept?

[@milessandersisabeast2641]

Help!!! I am a new hunter I am hunting a property that’s private it is a farm then a field that there’s ton of food source deer eat then there’s a trail I’ve seen ton of deer tracks so what can I look for next should I stay neer the food plot or go in to the woods in my stand Amish people say they see them laying out in the field at 10 at night how can I better my chances last year I tried using a call and spooked a lot of deer huge buck any tips or help would be appreciated

[@joshcatanzaro6220]

Ok, so since we don't know each other and our schedules, how does anyone know if the land is pressured until you are in the woods?

[@nowherespecial6780]

Youth day rifle opens october twentieth hear in maine. . Already seen a lot of traveling activity.. Do you have any clients this way? Or how do you feel It will be this far North.. We also have your app

[@conservativeprodigy2604]

Looking to hang 1 more bow stand before things get too crazy. Is early October too late to be hauling stands into bedding areas, food plots or the woods???

[@mulliano420]

I don’t have a ton of experience (3-5 yrs) but I will say if you’re hanging a stand then it takes about a week or so before they come back through that area. However I don’t know the area you’re hunting or how the deer are moving. They should be changing their patterns as the temp drops and more ppl start hunting

[@mr.skeptical3071]

No such thing as a "Lull" I see a ton of deer in Oct. As long as you keep the pressure down and hunt during cool fronts, and don't burn out your stands!!!

[@georgedatz8404]

Jeff I’ll take you up on the offer to hunt with you when you come into Pa

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

👍😁

[@cameronsims5802]

Are you planning on hunting the next weekend morning cold front Jeff?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Definitely... likely not in the morning, but definitely in the afternoon!

[@joelbruce7466]

I’m from central Louisiana.I know you are from up north US . Our evenings are warm. How much different should I hunt October?.

[@nowherespecial6780]

100 %, sir Facts .

[@robertclark6527]

How should I hunt SC in October

[@randydunmire]

I'm from Pa and would LOVE to hunt with you

[@andrewbrowning-gm7nd]

Dry as a bone here in Missouri and no rain in forecast, haven’t been able to plant, not sure what to do

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Andrew, I would pile on the Rye! Up to 300#s of rye for you by 10/15

[@timhatfield6367]

Anything but giving up.. Still way early..I've had years where I was mentally down on one situation or another concerning my hunting year as a whole. Seems like nothing is going to happen, then here he comes. You can't really just know what deer are going to do, even if they have been doing the same routine for a week. Right place..right time. Just do your best and everything will work out in the long run. One year I had 6 bucks walk in on my left side 15yards out,single file,20' apart last evening of deer season. 4 of them were bigger than any buck I'd ever takin. Sooo, I shot the biggest one with my longbow to teach them all a lesson. Don't give up, friend.

[@ranhen8951]

I just piled on the Rye here in N. AR but rain on Wednesday. We got enough rain, and my plot is doing fine. I did put out a tripod sprinkler earlier on with my 500-foot main line tubing I made from the well water that did great.

[@mai45774]

Is squirrels a problem on your property? If so would you let me come hunt harvest some??

[@markgrenier6787]

Black tape on the thumb? Better than stitches!!! Been there lol

[@HorribleEdgar]

What parts of PA do you whitetail hunt? I'm up in McKean

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

I hunt near Bradford

[@HorribleEdgar]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 we are close, I'm off 6 about 15 miles past Lantzs corner. Just found your channel and I'm learning a lot already. Thanks

[@cryptotrain6334]

Big cold front moving in this Friday Be ready

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

For sure!

[@paulgroth5414]

Here in Michigan, can we shoot a doe early season or shouwe wait till December?

[@EricLafferty-jn4pj]

You can get over the counter antlerless tags for does at any sporting good store or meijers as long as you have a base license already.

[@barbmurray8557]

I saw the biggest buck of my life. Was too far but if it was gun. Wow

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That's great Barb!

[@akwfarms]

I went out today and hit a tree branch and missed a doe but killed a yote 15 minute later

[@stevendrake477]

Theres a 20 degree temperature drop from Thursday to friday. I think id make a mistake not to hunt it. Lol

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Looks incredible!

[@jlshetler1]

How's the thumb??

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Pretty good...trigger thumb! They say months of therapy and splinting it. We will see! It is getting better tho... appreciate you asking!

[@jamesprinciotta1651]

what happened to your thumb?

[@FatherGixxer]

is it really hunting if you are just baiting deer on your private property?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

If it's legal, it's hunting. You could ask the same question about compounds...or crossbows. Or out of treestands, or fancy blinds. Or heck...what if someone only hunts 3 days a year or less ..or 10 days..are they really a hunter? What if they hunt private land. Or hunt with an ebike? The point...who is anyone to judge or they can be judged. The true judge? If it's legal they are a hunter...and if anyone says differently they are hurting hunting in general, including themselves, as a "hunter". I think the real question to ask is if a hunter is judging other hunters, are they even allowed to call themselves a hunter?

[@tonyfrederickson6692]

let me guess use mock scrapes

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That's all season long...this is specific to October

[@letsgobrandon7297]

Hey Sir, I will accept your invitation to come hunting with you as I am in beaver county pa (which is short drive from where you will be). When you going?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

🤣

[@letsgobrandon7297]

@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751: 😂. We have some big buck down here in 2B. I’ve gotten 160’s, 150’s, and couple 140’s. It’s impossible to pattern buck in my towns woods (i’d seriously bet anyone $1000 they couldn’t do it) but i hunt in towns that border my town and farther out. Woods are shrinking by the year tho. Some my spots are in danger places now….ghettos. Might get shot at but they couldn’t hit bright side of a barn anyways.

[@Louisiana-critter-getter]

Lol you just don’t here 90°+ nah 🤣

[@kurtpearson2793]

Ok- what’s up with you and your thumb??? How much tape can one guy put on a finger? Gotta be the tenth video with a duct tape bandaid. 😂

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Ha...at least the 10th! Trigger thumb. I use duct tape for a splint between rehab exercises 😊

[@bowman8316]

Lippin' walleyes 🤣

[@kurtpearson2793]

@@bowman8316 🤣

[@robertjake9459]

🙂I mean this in a nice, jestful way... I would not want to be your hunting neighbor 🤨

[@robertpettit2636]

Atleast you hunt and just don’t talk about it enjoy your content

[@frankspataro9714]

Get out there and kill a deer the bucks are still there they dont fly away i hate when almost everyone says it doest get good till november well im done and shooting does by then lol crazy how good early season is

[@kurtpearson2793]

First

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Yes sir!

[@sureguy8124]

Basically he's saying DO NOT HUNT.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

No...just to use your brain. I encourage you to try it 😂

[@sureguy8124]

Stop over thinking everything. Just go out and enjoy the outdoors. Stop being so technical.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Unfortunately not teaching folks to be technical...just to be smart. There are those that like to play and those that like to do their best and win. This channel is for those that want to achieve something higher than mediocrity 😉

[@allannesss7782]

Wait, is this the guy who popped up a ground blind in the rain on the public land challenge? Lol!!!