This episode delves deep into the behaviors, strategies, and experiences surrounding the fallow deer rut, featuring seasoned hunters Grant "Randy" Rand and first-time guest Toby Hines. With their extensive knowledge and firsthand experiences, they unpack the intricacies of hunting during the rut, offering invaluable insights for both novice and veteran bow hunters.

Podcast Highlights:

• Preparing for the rut: understanding the timeline and behaviors of fallow deer.
• Strategies for hunting pre-rut, during the rut, and post-rut.
• The importance of knowing your hunting block and how seasonal changes affect deer behavior.
• Tactics for setting up game cameras, using scents, and strategic stalking.
• The role of genetics in trophy hunting and managing deer populations.
• Each week of the rut broken into what to do’s and hunting scenarios. 
• Calling Masterclass: Understand how to sound like a buck and doe and when to use the calls
• The boys ambitions for this years rut

Where to Find the Guests:

Grant Rand: 

@grant_randy_rand

@kayugabroadheads

Toby Hynes: 

@hunt_mountains

@thebighorndeercaller

Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Hosted by: @mattyafter

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