Dr. Grant Woods, one of the nation’s leading deer biologists, explains the secret language of scrapes and rubs — and reveals what most hunters get wrong about deer scent, communication, and rut behavior.

In this episode, we cover:
• How bucks actually use scrapes and rubs to communicate
• The truth about deer scent and why you can’t fool a buck’s nose
• Pre-rut, rut, and post-rut hunting strategies that really work
• Stand placement, access, and how to avoid alerting deer
• What hunters should know about small property management

Whether you’re a bowhunter chasing your first buck or a veteran trying to pattern mature whitetails, this deep dive into deer biology will change how you hunt.

👉 If you liked our episode on Deer Vision Explained by a Biologist, you don’t want to miss this one. Watch that episode here - https://youtu.be/MurgcfttP-g

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