I watched a nice buck (8 or 10 point) mount a doe. A little later I watched two small bucks, 4 or 6 point, sparring. They weren't really going at it like they sometimes do but they were both working up a lather and breathing hard. Two other, even smaller, bucks were standing around watching. Took a walk throug the woods and found a fresh scrape. I know it was fresh because I was just there on Monday and the scrape was not there. If the season is still open where you live it is still not too late!

Steve,I have cabin fever now and you come up with all these bucks rutting.Our season ended on the 12th extended M/L and archery.Is your season over now or can you hunt those bucks?

Steve--I saw the same thing yesterday! I watched a big 8 or 10 point scent checking a bunch of does. One struck his fancy and he chased her away from me. I heard him grunt a few times as well.

When does the Maryland season close?

The season closes here on the last day of January. I'll be out there in the morning.

Their calling for snow tomorrow and I'll be in my stand.

I've noticed a couple of scrapes freshened up. My brother in law saw some red urine next to a set of doe and buck tracks. That's when we still had snow about a week or so ago. I saw some real fresh rubs today. I don't know if they're from the 3rd rut or bucks trying to lose their antlers.

that is great news because i still have 2 weeks in DE...i am ready like freddy