RE: What happened to the rut in VA?
I've been seeing tons of new rubs every day around the Northern VA area. I saw a buck chasing a doe yesterday A.M. and another set in the P.M. I believe the rut is going on, but like beagle mentioned, maybe since the opening of BP season, the deer are being more cautious and moving mostly at night.
I'll second what beagle said about the rain and winds though. Hasn't been the best week and a half I've hunted in a while! Looking forward to getting out there tonight. I'll keep you posted.