I live in Olean . Hunt mostly Hinsdale and Portville area

what a small world my buddy has a place up there and my very first hunt took place up there and i got lost will never forget that one !! lol

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.

First week or two in Nov.
Tinks 69

This year, the Charles Altheimer rut predictions - based on moon phases - coincides with what we normally see. The first 2 weeks of November should be awesome esp since the weather is going to get much cooler which always makes things better in the deer, woods.

Yes! Pray for Cold weather. Thats the Key.

HJ