Deer Rubs

A deer rub is a deer scouting term for the abrasions caused by male deer rubbing their forehead and antlers against the base of a tree. Easy to spot in areas with high deer populations, hunters use them to find ideal locations for hunting. They appear in the late summer or early fall, when male deer rub the velvet off their newly-acquired antler growth or during rut season. The area between the forehead and antlers contains a large number of apocrine sweat glands. The scent left by deer rub communicates a challenge to other male deer, and attracts potential mates. Generally speaking, the larger the animal, the larger the rub.

References

* [http://www.deerhuntersclub.com Deer Hunting Tips]

External links

* [http://www.deerhuntersclub.com/tips/deer-rubs.htm Example Pictures of Deer Rubs]