The couple weeks you daydream about all year are finally here - the rut is in full swing across the Midwest. 1. It’s easy to overthink where you should sit or what tactics to deploy, but the bottom line is simple; target areas where deer have to pass through to get from Point A to Point B. Pick your favorite trail that’s downwind of a bedding area, a pinch point, funnel, saddle, etc. and be confident that bucks will prioritize these routes. 2. During the rut, research consistently shows an incre