Many hunters don't know what part of the rut they're in. Where I'm at, the full rut as past several weeks ago.

Had I an idea of where you lived(state), I could have focused my reply more towards what part of the rut I believed your area to be in; instead of a shotgun approach of addressing every part the rut.

If you don't mind, what state are you in and what makes you think or know the rut hasn't started yet?(rut is a general term because of the various phases)

iSnipe