It sure sounds like there should be some just massive bucks wondering around in Alabama since you can't get out there during the rut. Some of them there huge bucks are nocturnal all year and the only time you would get a shot at one would be during the "Big Chase". It's awfull nice having a bow season open here in Arkansas till the end of Feb.. They even extended it 2 weeks later this year.... Maybe eventually they'll make the bow season here half a year long!!!! Man I would be in serious Hog Heaven if that would ever happen!!!!! Well, good luck to you this season.....and Have a Very Merry X-Mas and a Great New Year!!!!!