Mr. Hill came out to enjoy his ranch for a few days and ended up locking in on the “logo buck”! He was a crafty buck. Tom said, “He kept showing up wherever I wasn’t sitting!” This buck escaped the crosshairs of 5 different hunters before Tom’s arrival. He disappeared from his original stomping
At RBR, a whitetail deer’s antlers can grow exceptionally large due to a combination of genetics, nutrition, age, and overall health. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors that influence the size of a whitetail buck’s antlers: 1. Genetics Genetic Blueprint: A buck’s potential to grow large antlers
A whitetail deer’s life on a clear fall night at RBR is a dynamic mix of feeding, social interactions, and heightened alertness. Fall is a pivotal time for whitetails, especially as it aligns with the breeding season (rut), where behavior changes dramatically. Here’s what a typical whitetail
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An Aoudad, also known as the Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia), is a species of wild sheep native to the mountainous regions of North Africa. It is a hardy, rugged animal that has adapted to live in arid environments, and it is known for its distinctive appearance and impressive climbing ability
The elk rut is the annual breeding season for elk at Record Breaking Ranch, typically occurring from mid-September to mid-October. During this time, bulls (male elk) compete for the attention of cows (female elk) and engage in dramatic behaviors driven by the urge to mate. The rut is an exciting
Mouflon (a type of wild sheep) go through a rutting season, much like deer and other ungulates. The rut is the period of intense mating activity during which males compete for the attention of females. Here’s a closer look at the mouflon rut at Record Breaking Ranch: 1. Timing of the Mouflon Rut
Missouri whitetail deer bucks typically shed their velvet in late August through September. This process is a significant part of their annual cycle at RBR and is closely tied to the changes in their behavior, physical condition, and social dynamics as they prepare for the upcoming rut (breeding
Rubs are extremely important to white-tailed deer, particularly to bucks, as they play a crucial role in communication, territory establishment, and preparation for the rut (breeding season). Here’s a detailed look at why rubs are significant to whitetail deer at Record Breaking Ranch: 1
In September, whitetailed deer undergo several significant behavioral changes as they transition from the late summer period into the early stages of the fall. This month is crucial as it marks the beginning of their preparation for the upcoming rut (breeding season) and the colder months ahead
