for vacation, the week of Nov. 7th-11th or 14th-18th and why?. any thoughts taking into account rut and moon phases?

It varies on location, but you missed my favorite week here in WI.  I like the first week in Nov. the best.

I would choose the 7th thru the 11th. Your in new York so it probly isnt much different than Pa. My reasoning is if the bucks are locked down the later week things can be real slow. Lately i have to agree with whip the first week has had the best cruising activity.

I have had the most rut activity here after nov 9th. With the 11th- 14th being an amazing time to be on stand.