I have kept a hunting journal over the past 5 yrs on activity that I experience. For the past 4 yrs the rut seems to peak out here the same week as thanksgiving as long as its cold and snow is on the ground but then 5 yrs ago it was mild and no snow at that time and ithappened after hunting season was over. Don't be fooled by buck rubs thinking the rut has started, usually the bucks are just preparing for battle prior to it.

Bobby