I hunted last Saturday. I had a small buck chase a doe about 150 yards in front of me. I grunted at him and got him to come into range, but was unable to get a shot due to it being too dark to see. He was grunting back the whole time. I went again on Tuesday. I shot a buck that walked out on the field. He seemed more interested in food than looking for does. He stunk though. I mean the tarsal glands were strong on him. That tells me, the rut is just beginning or is in a start and stop cycle again