RE: anyone seen rut activty in NY yet?
Heavy chasing in Region 8 on Nov. 1st. 5 different bucks worked their way past me, all chasing two does over the course of the evening hunt. Several other hunters in the area reported the same thing to me.
It calmed down quite a bit after that around here. Saw does yesterday unattended, and with nothing following. Bucks were not as aggressive, and were feeding. I think this warm spell is going to really be a big blow for us bowhunters. Hello nocturnal patterns!