About the last week of October, just as my brain starts focusing on the rut, I always make sure I have 4 tools packed in my bag. Without them I could cost myself a chance at a trophy buck. It’s enough just to be in the woods during the early rut. You have to be prepared to play the game. Using fool proof tactics to entice and attract bucks can increase your odds greatly at getting them into bow range. Here is my suggested gear list that will get bucks closing this distance during the early rut........................http://michigangonewild.blogspot.com/2015/10/early-rut-4-essential-tools-to-bag-buck.html Stay Wild!