Monday, I saw evidence of the rut taking place in Saline County (north, Ouachita Mt. area). I saw a 5 pt chasing a doe for all she was worth, and several other deer running at each other in the thicket. It sounded like a couple of trains were coming through, lol. I think the cold weather may have instigated things. As an aside, that 5 pt is now in my freezer! Good luck everyone.