Mr. Ozoga's studies confirm that most early scrapes and rubs are made by mature bucks trying to establish dominance. Younger bucks may not start until mid October, especially if influnced by mature bucks in the area.
Of course there is always the one's that break the "rules". Like the little buck on a video that tore up a sizable tree - had I seen only the tree, I would have thought - Hey, the "big one" has been here!
Cold weather due this weekend! Ya Hoo!!
PLK