This graph depicts the breeding dates of Minnesota. I inserted the red line which illustrates what I consider Peak Hunting…which steadily ramps up until about October 25 or so each year and then skyrockets. The peak of action year in and year out for me has always been right around Halloween. I think this is because bucks are as ready as they are ever going to get to breed, they are pent up with testosterone, but with only a few doe coming into heat their activity is at a fever pitch!!!