There has been several post on scrapes. I myself have used mock scrapes in the past, and been succesful. After reading serveral books I have learned a ton about scraps.

I know we all seesome scraps on the edge of fields, I pretty much ignore these. I do not know how many timesI have seen a 1 1/2 buck make these along the field. I try and find primary scrape area, this is spot where the mature buck feels "safe", this is his kitchen. I do not look for in Oct or Nov, I look for in in Feb and March after the season. I then set the stand for next year. I place the stand about 40-50 yds away and whereI think the buck is going to enterhis area. I do nothunt this stand until I see the rut has started. Iknow when the rut has started when I see a big boy on the move in daylight hours. I have had good success in using this tatic.

What does a primary scrape look like? In general they are back in the woods near a bedding area. 12-15 circle with 3 or 4 large scrapes. I also tend to find some really nice rubs in the area. The buck spends alot of his time here. If you find one of these you are in his kitchen. I tend to find them in the same area every year.

Not saying this is fact, just sharing what I do

Good luck