" The best time of the season" need a definition

[Martian]

I have heard on the forums many times " The best time of the season"  is coming, I know spawning time is coming so, does this make the sightings pick up due to looking for a mate, ( rut), and maybe cause more cruising then just hunger? If this is spawning based, what is the time of season this generally occurs, If I am way off about all of this , why is this the best time? I know bow hunters who only hunt the rut, because of more deer movement,, and am just wondering what is the time you absolutely are out there, thanks

[jasonmichalski]

March here in Michigan the big gals move up to pre-spawn

[Martian]

thanks Jason

[StabinCabin]

The best time is anytime you can get out.  I like last ice.

[Whopper Stopper]

Ours ends at the end of the month, just when things are getting good

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