Mule deer rutting season begins in Tillamook County

October 18, 2026

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was recorded on October 17 at Manzanita and October 16 at Nehalem in Tillamook County.¹ October marks the beginning of the rut, when bucks exhibit peak activity and aggression as they pursue breeding opportunities.¹

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