I have been hunting the the NW part of the state and the rut has been going strong. I have been watching the small bucks chasing since before rifle season opened, and opening day it looked like the big boys were getting into the action. I watched 2 different does Monday morning that I am sure were 'ready', so I would say it was about right for the season up here. This weekend could be tough, with most of the big bucks holed up with does. Good time to be out in the middle of the day.

Jason