it's the rut, but weather hot, so what you got?

[ThePushArchery]

My thoughts... If you could only procreate for 2 weeks out of the year... What would you do...?!?!

I know what I'd be doing. Sweatin' like a dog looking for a partner in these high temps that's what!!!

They will be moving, you just have to adjust to the patterns and locations in which these deer are frequenting during these high temps. Don't hunt your age old "rut stand". Get into the cooler valleys and bedding areas near water, shade, and north facing timber hillsides. That's where you'll find them.

[bucknut]

One thing I have noticed is the deer are bedding on the north facing slopes a lot like elk do to get away from the heat of the sun.  I have been seeing them on their feet feeding at 3:30 in the afternoon. also been seeing the bucks cruising the hollers clear down in the creek beds out of the sun. Just my .02 hope it helps.

[MikeNova]

I got a doe yesterday. Extremely humid and I had to drag her a long way.

[Sawpilot 75]

Great rut here in Ohio.