When I used the term "false rut", I guess I was referring to the first month of the 4 month "rut" cylcle when only a few mature does become hot. From my experiences, this is usually the first sign that tells the big boys mating season is approaching. Usually 28 days from the time I see this is when the main rut occurs and most of the does come into heat. There will be another one in December and then one in January. I would have used the term pre-rut, but I usually call the chase phase (last two weeks in October) the pre-rut. Anyways, no matter how you look at it, she was hot and the big boy was on her tail.

As far as having a late rut this year, I just got in an argument with my father in-law yesterday about this. He insists its going to be a late rut. I argue the fact that for the last 20 years I have been hunting, the rut has never changed. Halloween through Nov. 15th is always the best time to be in the woods. That is "if there is ever a bad time". Good luck and happy hunting!!!!