I left for the Midwest today at 1pm. We left from my dad’s house and my friend Doug Vaughn was there to throw his gear in and join us for our annual hunting trip once again. We picked up my friend Jeff in Broadalbin and got on the road. We drove to north central Ohio and spent the night in Toledo. We made pretty good time. We didn’t see any deer alongside the road feeding or for that matter dead on the shoulder. I’m guessing that means the rut isn’t into full swing yet. I should know better in a few days.