Eddie, my farmer planted ag beans, so I presume they will shatter upon a freeze. I haven't asked him when he's going to harvest, I guess that depends on the weather forecast. His interest is, of course, protecting his investment both in $$ and labor.
My advisor says that generally beans are harvested in our area about the end of October, which is two weeks before gun season, but during bow season, which begins mid September. He also said the rut won't begin until October, anyway.
Due to prior plans, I won't be able to hunt until early October, but that should afford me plenty of opportunity with a bow. And of course, the farmer will leave standing my 20% share of the crop.
Hopefully those big boys will foresake their nocturnal activity once those hormones act up. We're excited.