DoubleA, you might not find much in the way of snow and at present the forecast isn't great for cold weather during the day, however they are often wrong! BUT you should get the doe's in estrus wish, signs here are pointing towards it is very near. They are calling for a few cold overnight temps next week which never hurts.

I have seen an increase in the bucks attitude, they are starting to tail does, stinkand wander. The pecking order is also being dealt with and general nervousness is in the air when bucks enters the scene...these are all signs that soon mean women being courted. I can only assume the NW is getting close and I have seen the most rutting activity in that area around the 16-18th. I am heading to the cabin next week for a day or two for a change of scenery so I am hoping they are acting like around home.

Best of luck and hope you get apierceland monarchs! Who are you hunting with up there, anyways??? (maybe it is were you?... by now) Enjoy