Bigmoose, if you know you have signs in there than stay out of there. The rut around here is usually late nov. or early dec. and its usualy the most dangerous time going to and from the stand.
As far as idawhoreelkinstructor, you still can get non-res tags till the 15th, but make sure you don't go solo. Its just not a good ideal around here. I do some guiding if need be and my rates are better and most productive than most. I garanatee its all free range and nothins guaranteed, but you are required to sign a waiver for liability purposes in the event an encounter were to actually take place, just standard procedures, I'm sure you understand.
Good luck to you all in the the draw.

Bobby