RE: Midwest Rut
I just got out of the woods about an hour ago here in Southern IN. I passed up a very respectable 8 pointer at 10 yds. that eventually went out and fought another 8 pointer that was bigger. One of the most exciting hunts I've had. Watched'em make scrapes, posture, chase off smaller bucks and them fight for about 15-20mins, and I mean FIGHTING!!
I did have a doe come in while the bucks were getting after it, and I could smell her estrus. No chasen that I've seen yet, but definitely bucks gaining territory.