I have only deer hunted twice so far not much to offer on the rut
As to big bucks, I have been watching the Roanoke.Com trophy pics. Seems to be a couple real nice ones on there....
Bedford County X 2
Pulaski County 17 Pointer
The pics can be found at....
http://buckshots.buzznet.com/ You need to post your bear and buck pic over there when you are there