Early seasons

[Doskil]

How do game departments make the determination on how early to open archery deer seasons (or any 'first of the year' deer season')?

 

[bowriter]

Good question for BGG. I would guess it is based on fawn ages and rut dates.

 

[Doskil]

Yeah I notice some states open in August, some in September, some October, ect.

Heck South Carolina opens Mid August

 

[Mr.Bro]

Tradition.We've done it this way for years.So why not.

 

[Diehard Hunter]

Parts of Florida open in July. During the rut down there.

 

[GOODWIN]

Curious as well. Our season in MS doesn't start till Oct. 1st and it's a dadgum monday!