There is going to be some good pre-rut activity this year for sure. There are rubs and scrapes all over this year already. Last few years there was very little scrape activity all season. As far as the rut peaking soon, don't bet on it. Your talking a month early and that would spell bad news for the fawn crop. You don't want fawns dropping before the spring green up. Coyotes bears and bobcats would find every last one. Looks like they are gonna do some good chasing this year is all. I can't wait to get out there finally.