I was outon monday, and i cant tell you for sure if the deer are rutting but i believe they are i put up two scent sticks and then was in the stand for 30 min just did one bleat call and had a 6 pointer walk about 35 yards from me and i think he smelt where i walked in then he got spooked. I will be out again on friday to get that sucker, and maybe even sat if friday doesnt work out.