Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The periodic state of sexual excitement in the female of most mammals, excluding humans, that immediately precedes ovulation and during which the female is most receptive to mating; heat.
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- noun American Alternative spelling of
oestrus .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The term estrus comes from the Latin word for “frenzy,” since these same hormones also make her much more active, and sometimes more dominant and aggressive.
How to Speak Dog Stanley Coren 2000
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During rut I do hang out a doe in estrus scent tab and I have also gotten bucks to come from a couple hundred yards away with one simple doe bleat.
What is the best way to bring in a deer into shooting range without using a lot of different calls? 2009
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I say some sow in estrus at Academy a couple days ago.
Hogs 3 Hunters 2 2010
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I say some sow in estrus at Academy a couple days ago.
Hogs 3 Hunters 2 2010
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I don't know if you care or not but a great doe bleat is Primos Original Can Doe in estrus
What's the best grunt call? Please name the brand and name of the call, thank's a lot. 2009
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I'd suggest doe in estrus scent as this is the start of the rut.
Should I be using scents? If so what kind? Just kinda always figured they were a waste of time. 2009
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Still it is pretty obvious when you are “presenting” like a baboon in estrus …
Think Progress » Brown wins Massachusetts special election; Coakley concedes. 2010
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During rut I do hang out a doe in estrus scent tab and I have also gotten bucks to come from a couple hundred yards away with one simple doe bleat.
What is the best way to bring in a deer into shooting range without using a lot of different calls? 2009
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I'd suggest doe in estrus scent as this is the start of the rut.
Should I be using scents? If so what kind? Just kinda always figured they were a waste of time. 2009
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I don't know if you care or not but a great doe bleat is Primos Original Can Doe in estrus
What's the best grunt call? Please name the brand and name of the call, thank's a lot. 2009
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