I have hunted and fished almost my whole life. A few years ago I decided to get my Ph.D. and went back to school. All I can say is that Ph.D. class schedules and hunting season just don't line up. Last year the schedule had slowed down a bit as I was finishing my dissertation, but then my mom declined rapidly and passed away. I just didn't feel like going after that. This year I am wide open with nothing in my way since I have finished my degree. The farm is looking promising and my little boy has decided he's ready to hunt too. I think it's going to be a great year. Good luck to everyone!