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Nov 02, 2025

2025 Rut Predictions & Best Hunting Days (November Forecast)

Every whitetail hunter knows November means one thing—the rut. But timing is everything. Each year’s conditions shift slightly, and knowing when to be in the woods can turn an ordinary hunt into a season-defining success. The 2025 rut is expected...

Nov 01, 2025

Scouting & Adjusting: How to Rethink Your November Stands

Every serious whitetail hunter knows that November changes everything. Early in the month, bucks are cruising for does, chasing hard, and covering miles. But as the rut fades, the woods quiet down, and the deer you were watching suddenly vanish....

Oct 22, 2025

Hunting the Pre-Rut: How October Cold Fronts Trigger Mature Bucks

When October rolls in, every serious whitetail hunter knows the window to pattern a mature buck is starting to close. While the full rut is still weeks away, the pre-rut is quietly heating up—and there’s no better trigger to set...

Oct 20, 2025

October Food Sources Every Hunter Should Monitor With Trail Cameras

As deer season settles into October, one of the smartest things you can do as a hunter is to understand what your local deer are eating—and when. While bucks are ramping up for the rut, their stomachs still lead much...

Oct 13, 2025

Timing Is Everything: Best Times of Day to Capture Deer on Trail Cameras in October

When it comes to successful October hunting, knowing when deer move is just as important as knowing where. In this transitional month, whitetail behavior shifts dramatically as they move from feeding patterns into pre-rut routines. And while scrapes, bedding areas,...

Oct 06, 2025

From Summer to Fall: Adjusting Your Trail Camera Techniques in October

Every whitetail hunter knows that October marks a turning point in the deer season. What worked in July and August won’t cut it in mid-October. Bucks that were once predictable in bean fields are now ghosts, feeding patterns shift overnight,...

Oct 01, 2025

Two Week October Game Plan: Trail Camera Scouting to Run, Rut, and Recovery

October can be a feast or famine for whitetail hunters. The bucks are on the move—but not consistently. The rut is brewing—but not quite boiling. Food sources are changing, scrapes are opening up, and those daylight photos you’ve been waiting...

Sep 08, 2025

Best Cellular Trail Cameras for Hunting Season 2025: What to Know Before You Buy

The 2025 hunting season is right around the corner—and with it comes the annual scramble to upgrade gear, scout smarter, and gain an edge in the woods. If you’ve been holding off on going wireless, now’s the time to invest...

Sep 08, 2025

How to Set Up Trail Cameras for Scrape Line Monitoring This Fall

As the fall chill creeps in and daylight hours shrink, one thing is guaranteed: bucks are about to get serious. During October and into November, scrape lines become one of the most reliable indicators of deer movement and rut activity....

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UPDATES

Apr 29, 2025

Important App Update Notes For Version 2.2.1

We have been working on some big updates in the app for both Android and IOS. This blog post will cover some of the new features that are in version 2.2.1 of the Black Gate Mobile application along with an...