I think it is a pretty typical year regarding timing of the rut. I see young bucks starting to cruise and some chasing is going on. From here on out, it will gradually increase in intensity. If we have cool/cold weather, that will only fuel the intensity during daytime.
I took off second week of November. That seems to be a sweet spot. Just need the weather to be cold and then it is on!!
In regards to doe in heat preference, I like Tinks 69.