Deer often ignore brassicas through October when other food is abundant, then pile onto plots once first frost hits and bulb starches convert to sugars. Heavy use typically begins in mid-November and runs through January. The post-frost transition is one of the most reliable late-season hunting setups.
Cross-app link to Bield: Hunt rut date pages for late-season timing.
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