SW Miss pre-rut?

A friend saw a good buck pushing a doe Saturday in Woodville. I was skeptical because that seems early but he was not lying. Maybe it’s a little early this year

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Our rut usually doesn't happen till Christmas or after and is pretty short lived.

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all my years of hunting the big black and SW MS is that December 20th - January 3rd is usually the sweet spot for getting a wall hanger. I would imagine a lot of posters have killed a lot of good bucks in that 2 week period.

Killed a young 8pt buck chasing a doe on Dec 3rd. He was the bigger of the 2 chasing her. (public)

I’ve grunted in bucks almost every time I’ve grunted and thrashed on the ground sounding like chasing. (public)

Cameras are definitely showing some nudging and harassment of does on plots along with couple new bucks showing up. Seems like they slowly making their way back to plots and feeders. (private)

We’re between Liberty and McComb and have just seen typical runs/scrapes. Usually between Dec 20-Jan 1 is the rut. I'm heading up tomorrow to hunt and make sure everything is tied up for next week when I’m off.

Killed bucks on December 28, 30, and January 9 in years passed when we used to hunt Claiborne County. 2 were on the move after does, one was bedded in the area waiting on a sweetie. He walked in front of my lock-on grunting at a girl before daylight. First time I had ever heard a buck in pursuit like that. Sure do miss those days. Leased property never lasts

Got several young bucks on camera last night. They are on their feet!!

Lorman, Ms up against the river. My second year having this small tract. Last year there were some monsters cruising through in first half of January. This year the pigs have recently inundated and all deer activity (as far as cameras go) has ceased. Going to stop feeding except for what’s going in the hog traps. I had more deer last year without corn.