Got a call from 2 buddies one hunting in Hancock County and one hunting in Madison County. Both said they saw bucks chasing does this week (10-21-04). I witnessed an 8 pointer nosing a doe in a field yesterday. I believe the rutt may be in a little early this year. Usualy hits around the first week of November but I am starting to believe it is early.
I hunt in Crawford and Pulaski counties, and I have seen some bucks nosing around does, but nothing indicating that the rut is starting. More wishful thinking and hoping on the bucks part.