I hunt in madison county.... and i found that the Rut has started a week back or so(give or take a day). I also haven't seen as many scrapes as normal. A guy not to far(1/4 mile)from whereI hunt shot(bow) 11 point. 200 lbs. It was amazing. never seen a deer that big except TV. He said he has never saw this deer before nor has anyone in the area. I sure never saw it and i'm hunting there 4 years , this year being my 5th.anyways, good luck..