During the pre-rut, I would definetely hunt areas that hold does.
That's what I'm referring to, Bob.....but let me tell you what I witnessed, last season. I saw bucks chasing (remember the pop. issue here) from early Nov. all the way through my season. There are so many does, here.....they cant lock up with them all. There is ALWAYS an estrous doe to be had....if a buck is interested.
When my season went out, last year.....I witnessed bucks chasing on the last day......in mid-Dec. Maybe these were the late estrous does or even last year's fawn does.....but they're breedable, nonetheless.....and they're being chased.