We were out hanging stands this weekend and came across several large scrapes (2 were about 3x 3' the big one was approx4' x 5') and one tree torn apart..

My other half has stated that the only time he has seen signs this early is when the larger boys are in the area / their hormones kicking in early.. showing territory..

What are your experiences with this..

I've never seen a scrape from a whitetailbeing worked this early.

I've never seen signofa whitetail rub on a tree this early.

Are you sure they weren't from the end off last fall's late rut?

Brand spankin' new. If we head out to those stands before the rut I will most def. take some pics.

The tree wasn't too big. But, it was completely stripped. Fresh sap running down and the bark laying at the base.

* To add... from my other half.
"No older then 2 days old when we saw. Last time I saw one this early it was a nice drop tine rack.. beautiful 12 pt .. years ago... "

Wow that's a new one on me. Part of it could be the bucks trying to scrap off their velvet too.

sounds like porcupines and turkeys are playing tricks on you

That's an old tactic to keep your interest up..I bet the "scrape" Matched thepatternofthe sole of his boots.

LOL.. I would believe that if I wasn't the one pushing to walk through the woods!!

We do have a couple younger bucks out back .. He knows one of them has tossed his velvet socks..

How many of you guys have seen gobblers strutting with hens in the fall? Seems strange but its happened.

I believe you. It may be odd but anythings possible.

I heard gobblers gobbling their fool heads off on Thanksgiving Day '05. Full strut (13 of them)......and 65 total birds in our set, that day. It was the most God-awful commotion you've ever heard.....them coming through the woods, that day.

I only listed MY experience with early season rubs/scrapes. I'm no expert...but I've never seen it this early (either).