I thought I would provide an update from Iowa on how the crop harvest and deer activity have been progressing so far.
The crop report also states that 87% of the crop has been harvested in the state of Iowa. This is about 15% ahead of the 5-year average. Total crop harvested is at 69% for the entire country, which is 8% ahead of the 5-year average. This will give deer fewer places to hide out and increase sitings come November.
The weather is looking good as of right now for the first week in November. A cold front looks like it should come through on November 2nd and drop temperatures 10 to 20 degrees.
This change in weather will surely have the big bucks on their feet and does coming into estrus.
Another site that has been recently launched that has some great information is www.cabelas.com/deer-nation. This site has "Rut Reporters" all over the country that give updates on how the rut is progressing. The site also includes some great articles and videos from outdoor writers.
The USDA Crop Report and sites like Cablea's Deer Nation can help you plan your hunt as the rut nears. It also helps if you know someone locally where you are hunting (if traveling) that can give you an update on the weather and deer movement.
Muddyhunter
Based on the information from this week's USDA Crop Report Iowa is still very dry, which is evident by the creek on my property having no water whatsoever. This is important because finding a trail to a watering hole may lead to success in the woods. Deer need to drink a few times per day, so this is a good spot to find does, and where there are does there will be bucks come November. Also, with bucks doing a lot of chasing, they will be in need of some water as well. Iowa recived a half inch of rain in the month of September, and approximately an 1"+ so far in October.
The weather is looking good as of right now for the first week in November. A cold front looks like it should come through on November 2nd and drop temperatures 10 to 20 degrees.
This change in weather will surely have the big bucks on their feet and does coming into estrus.
Another site that has been recently launched that has some great information is www.cabelas.com/deer-nation. This site has "Rut Reporters" all over the country that give updates on how the rut is progressing. The site also includes some great articles and videos from outdoor writers.
The USDA Crop Report and sites like Cablea's Deer Nation can help you plan your hunt as the rut nears. It also helps if you know someone locally where you are hunting (if traveling) that can give you an update on the weather and deer movement.
Muddyhunter
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