[buckman]

Had interesting read the other day in Deer and Deer hunting in which a well respected Biologist who follows the moon cycle predicted higher than normal deer activity starting around the 20th of Oct and lasting about a week or so. He then predicted a trickle rut for this year in which chasing, rutting activity will be sporadic until later in November.

He predicted a peak rut to fall around Thanksgiving week. Don't be at all surprised if you see bucks actually chasing does(not just runnin' from hunters) the first day of rifle or calling pulls in a buck for you. Should be interesting to see if his prediction continues to follow on schedule. Because of our season set-up, the last week in Oct. and first week in Nov. would be our best bet. However, this warm weather combined with "other" recent hunting pressure will probably keep the big boys laid up for a little bit during the day.

My plan is to start hitting it hard later this week as a cold front is moving in and should really have the deer on their feet. Next week (first week of Nov.) I'll be out nearly every day. IMO, If you haven't burned yourself out already, the next week and half to two weeks will be the time to be in the woods.