RE: Stage of Midwest rut.....
Up here in NW Illinois I haven't seen much of anything going on. I've talked to a few guys who have seen and heard of some light chasing. But down in So. Illinois where do most of my hunting, the deer are apparently going wild already! I was originally planning on bowhunting the 10th-15th this year but next week is looking to be good...as long as weather permits. I just don't know if I can schedule it with work.