RE: PA guys seeing any pre rut activity yet?
Bob, I don't know what to make of things this year. I'm seeing zero rub/scrape activity in my areas. I slipped out of work yesterday and scouted a new area near work that usually holds a ton of deer. I saw a ton of tracks and droppings as expected, but the spots that are usually littered with rubs and scrapes are void of any such sign. I failed to find a single rub in the entire area. I did see a guy today with a nice heavy 8 point in the bed of his truck. He said it was just wandering by itself when it came in to him. I think the rut is going to occur after the season has ended.