I have been hunting in the GR Thompson WMA and have seem much less in the way of signs, scrapes, etc. than I have in past years. I think that the early mast drop in the piedmont and the cold, then warm weather have discomboobulated the deers senses and set off their internal clocks.

Of course, WMAs are very heavily hunted, but it is all I have to go with. I have been out two full days so far and have not seen a single deer, doe or buck. But, tomorrow morning will see me out again...

Chubber

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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.
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