is a general term that refers to the breeding period of mammals, especially the deer, elk and moose During the rut, males exhibit specific behaviors to establish harems or to attract females to mate with
{i} annual period of sexual excitement in some animals (esp. deer); groove, furrow; routine, habitual procedure or course of action
To have a strong sexual impulse at the reproductive period; said of deer, cattle, etc
{f} be in a period of sexual excitement (about animals); create furrows, make grooves