RE: Best week to ask off?
Rutting moon occurs on 5 NOV, I think. 2 or 3 days prior to that will see the "seeking phase" kick in for about 5-7 days, that will be followed by the "chasing phase" for another 5 days or so. Once the "breeding phase" starts the woods will quiet down significantly. I would take the week of 6-10 off.