Indiana · Whitetail rut
Whitetail rut dates in Indiana.
Indiana's rut peaks early — around November 3–15 — putting it a few days ahead of most Midwestern neighbors.
Nov 4 – Nov 13 → Nov 7 – Nov 16 · Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana's whitetail rut peaks slightly earlier than most surrounding states, with peak conception clustering between November 3 and November 15. Southern Indiana hill country runs a touch later than the northern farmland zones. Indiana DNR refines its rut data annually through fetal-rate analysis of hunter-harvested does.
Zone
Northern Indiana
- Pre-rut
- Oct 22 – Nov 3
- Peak breeding
- Nov 4 – Nov 13
- Post-rut
- Nov 14 – Nov 27
- Late rut
- Dec 2 – Dec 15
Zone
Southern Indiana (Hill Country)
- Pre-rut
- Oct 25 – Nov 6
- Peak breeding
- Nov 7 – Nov 16
- Post-rut
- Nov 17 – Nov 30
- Late rut
- Dec 5 – Dec 18
Source
Data sourced from Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife deer-program reports.
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