According to the data I have from New York deer biologists, peak breeding should be Nov. 6-17, just like here in Minnesota. That means some does can be in estrus by October 15 and there will probably be doe fawns still in estrus December 31.
All deer are most active at dawn and dusk. But, if it's getting cold, they often come out earlier than normal in the afternoon.
You can use sex scents anytime the bucks are out of velvet and still have antlers. Check out my post on scents, rattling, the moon, calls.
I hope that helps, e-mail me if you have more questions. I'll help anyway I can.

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T.R. Michels