Well guys, did some scouting on labor day. Seen some good sign. I was especially surprised to see that the bucks are already rubbing their velvet off. I do believe it is a bit early for western PA, but maybe not. We found one patch of saplings just demolished. The rubs were fresh and still had some hair on the bark. We also kicked up two good bucks still in velvet near one of our old stand locations. The woods are a bit more open this year, but the staggered thickets and good acorn crop should keep them in there. I'm excited!

I still have the honey hole to scout out yet and make sure the deer haven't changed their pattern since last year. My shooting lanes should still be cut, as long as nothing has happened to my favorite tree. I don't want to get too much scent in there, so i'm holding off for a bit.

I'll keep you all updated! Somebody get one on the board early!