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The Rut is on at MCR!

The Rut is on at MCR!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Oct 30, 2026 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir

Derived from the Latin word rugire, which means “to roar” the annual mating season for deer, “The Rut”, is primarily driven by decreasing autumn daylight.  While male White-tailed Deer (Bucks) do not verbally “roar”, their testosterone level sure surges...

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