.....buying more magazines. Only one thing determines the rut, photoperiodism, and that guarantees that most of the does in Indiana will be bred on or before November 12th, with the earliest does coming into heat 11/3 give or take. You want to kill more deer? Make sure you are in the woods 11/4-11/9 every year when the first 20% of does come into heat.

Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine predicted a late rut for the Midwest with seeking/chasing starting around 11/8 (today). As I write this from the stand, I have spent the last five days on all day sits and 9 of the last 12 days total. I have already seen 3 does bred (on Monday and Tuesday) and almost all buck and doe fawns have been abandoned for now. Big bucks started heavy movement 5 days ago. If you aren't seeing rut activity it probably has more to do with your hunting location or stand placement than the timing of the rut.

One additional point, I have seen the biggest deer, year in and year out, between 10am-2pm, so plan to sit all day.