I have only skimmed over this thread honestly. But I’ve noticed that Alabama has similar characteristics to TN regarding the Whitetail Rut. In TN, the “experts” believe that it attributed to the “mix” of Whitetail stock . They were brought in from other states as well. It’s kinda cool that they carried their home range rutting traits . I’m pretty sure Virginia and Wisconsin whitetails were used to restock TN . (Maybe more) that big sum bitch I killed in 2018 had to be from up North bloodline .

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