the rut in northeast ohio has always been earlier than traditional theory . typically , one would think nov 5th- 15th for a 10 day span, but i have had incredibly more success the 10 days prior - 25th - 5th . i have harvested more deer on oct 26th and nov 4th than any other days. true, this means nothing, though maybe its the drastic climate difference im in up here in geauga county than most other counties in ohio.... maybe i hit it earlier. but im slappin in enticer mock scrapes 2nd week in october . opening day and week is fantatic for all season, deer and turkey especially, though you have a higher probability culling the big boys out the first week of november when their 'family jewels' have dropped full tilt and their not thinking with their brains.