Wouldn't it be great if we could all plan it right no work, no chores no nothing but hunting when the rut hits. There are so many theorys on the rut. I went and saw the Berniers and Benoits at a seminar and they pretty much have two different theorys for New England. One group says mid November the other goes by the moon. Second full moon after the fall equinox kicks it into gear accoring to the Berniers. All they do is study whitetails. That puts the seeking phase towards the end of next week. I read hunting by the moon phases and that author claims so long as the weather is 55 degrees and cooler and your deer heard is in check peek rut occurs within a week after the second full moon after the fall equinox. That puts it about 2 weeks away. Again deer heard is in check, weather cooperates and you are north of around the PA/WV/MD border. So your guess is good as anyones. Good luck.