I would say you will still have a decent chance of seeing a buck I believe the way the rut was last year that something has them messed up they did not really chase a lot last year just kinda randomly only seen one aggressive chase last year and there were three bucks on one doe. this year my son seen it this past weekend and I seen small bucks and doe and they were not really even paying attention to one another. If it's suppose to be then you will have your chance, but can't do any good on the couch so don't worry about the rut just go enjoy the privilege of being able to go good luck. We are taking some youths hunting so maybe they can get one.