If Dekalb is same as Jackson and east Madison,prime breeding period is gonna be Dec.27-Jan.6. It can shift a few days either way and of course weather can effect movement. But if you hunt hard those days you won't miss it. Pre rut (scraping) peaks bout Dec.15-20, if you're hunting scrapes get it done by Dec. 25. If you're gonna hunt scrapes close to and on the front end of the breeding priod , should be a HOT primary with does bedding right at it. Once breeding starts don't waste the breeding period hunting scrapes! After that hunt family units of does. This year with lots of acorns they won't move much. Bedding and feeding basically the same place. Know your does!No charge.
