Getting Geared Up For The Rut
SCOUT ISSUE-002
The 1st Annual RUT REPORT is Almost Here
If you’ve spent enough time around the white-tailed deer, you know the rut doesn’t arrive all at once.
Just when you think the woods have been eerily slow, a buck you’ve never seen before passes by your trail cam at 3 a.m. It might be a week, a day or a few hours later when all hell breaks loose. The annual mating season of our continent’s most widespread ungulate makes you cancel all other plans to try and catch a buck making a mistake while the does are hot.
SCOUT’s first-ever RUT REPORT panel is set to launch within the next two weeks. It’ll run through the end of the month, capturing real-time insights from whitetail hunters across the country.
We’re asking questions that go beyond success rates, questions like…
Do you schedule time off work specifically for a “rutcation”?
Do you pass on does during the rut?
Who is your first call after releasing an arrow?
If you’ve already built your SCOUT profile and selected whitetail as a species you pursue, you’ll be the first to get access when the panel opens.
If you haven’t built your profile yet, this is your cue.
Not a whitetail hunter?
No worries, we have a few more panels in the works before the end of the year.
NOTE: We are still actively looking for any and all outdoorsmen to join the platform, and are still in desperate need of more female hunters and anglers.
Thank you to everyone who has shared this with a friend or family member. If you know of anyone who you think would be a good fit, please forward this to them!
Chene Film Festival Returns to Memphis
Rain didn’t stop the second annual Film Festival from turning the Radians Amphitheater into a celebration of waterfowl storytelling, music, and conservation.
This year’s lineup included original short films, 20+ vendor booths, and live sets from Chase Rice, Adam Sanders, and Sadie Bass. A physical reminder that duck culture still thrives in person.
Check it out →
Hoyt Releases New Short Film “Why Whitetails?”
A raw, reflective take on the whitetail obsession that takes an honest look inside the psychology of a pursuit that spans generations and pushes good hunters into madness every fall.
Watch Now →
OCTOBER WAS A MONTH FILLED WITH BRAND COLLABS
SITKA Gear x 24.7 HUNT: DUCK X DUCK
This new drop includes a custom Dakota vest, a Durango hoodie, a new Jetstream muff, and a limited Rover boot built to stomp through cattails and cut corn.
Check it out →
SEAGER x MOSSY OAK TREESTAND CAPSULE
Western grit meets treestand camo in this crossover of rugged lifestyle and old-school whitetail. Limited outerwear pieces, camo hats, and tees draw from the DNA of 1986-era Mossy Oak.
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DUCK CAMP x DUCKS UNLIMITED
A match made in the wetlands. Proceeds from this timeless capsule go straight toward wetland conservation efforts. Field-tested gear built for longevity and legacy.
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Ryan Callaghan to Lead Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and new President and CEO
Starting January 1, longtime conservation voice Ryan Callaghan will become BHA’s new President & CEO, while remaining active within the MeatEater media network. His appointment is welcomed by many, signaling a steady hand in a moment when public land policy needs clear, authentic leadership.
Full Press Release →
SCOTUS Blocks Wyoming Corner Crossing Appeal
It’s official, the Supreme Court will not hear the appeal from private landowner Fred Eshelman, solidifying the legality of corner crossing in six Western states. This decision keeps public land accessible one square at a time.
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Feds Attempt to Shut Down Colorado’s Wolf Import Plan
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service issued a cease-and-desist to Colorado Parks & Wildlife over plans to import Canadian wolves. The agency says the move violates their original 10(j) rule agreement and strays from the intended plan to bring in Rocky Mountain wolves, instead of the maligned Canadian wolf.
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Filson Reissues the 1948 Mackinaw Cruiser
Yes, it comes in buffalo plaid. Built to historical specs with beveled cargo pockets, enameled snaps, and an inch-shorter fit. This is a a faithful throwback to the woodsmen who wore it first. Might as well have the best 1948 had to offer.
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PSE Launches SICARIO, the Fastest Carbon Bow Ever Built
Precision Shooting Equipment has built a brand new bow Benicio del Toro would be happy to shoot. 357 fps. Dead Frequency Carbon™ riser. FDS Cam System. Built for the bowhunter who wants clean shots and tighter pin gaps without the buzz.
Check it out →
SUPPORT OUTDOOR CULTURE
This newsletter is built around a growing community of hunters, anglers, and outdoor-minded individuals who believe that culture matters just as much as gear.
Every time you open an email, complete a panel, or forward this to a friend, you’re contributing to a real-time record of outdoor culture.
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Until next time,
SCOUT STUDIO
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