Rifle opening weekend

[Scioto]

Because of work, I have been unable to get back out and hunt since muzzleloader opening weekend. Been out of town on business since Sunday until tomorrow evening when I finally fly back home. I hunt west Hickman County and the Wunderground forecast for the weekend is looking best for Sunday with likely rain Saturday morning at least, but getting clear and cold Saturday night. Being away all week, it wouldn't be fair to my wife or kids to hunt both days this weekend. So, I'm looking to "pay back" the family Saturday (plus watch a very important football game Saturday afternoon) and instead focus my rifle opener on Sunday.

Here's my question: I hunt a lease. We have set places for our stands so I have no concern about any of the other hunters shooting up my spots on Saturday, but everyone else will be out on Saturday on my lease and the surrounding properties as well. I've been a firm believer that opening day is your best day to kill a mature buck. However, if you could only hunt one day this weekend, would it be Saturday or Sunday?

 

[muzzy76]

I would try to hold out on making a decision until the weather forecast becomes clearer. Saturday would be my choice if all things were equal.

 

[csi-tech]

I'm leaving the family behind and hunting for 2 weeks straight. If I get my two buck limit early I will fix the septic vent in my house. I am in no hurry to tag out this year. :rotf:

 

[AllOutdoors]

Love hunting opening day, but with your circumstance on your lease it is quite possible some members may pressure the deer on Saturday to your area for the Sunday hunt. Of course this is just a thought.

 

[shelbydeer]

I am in the same situation, out of town all week and fly back in friday. I am hunting sunday as Saturday looks windy and wet

 

[hitek7]

I love to hunt but if I was away from the family that long there would be no way I could hunt Saturday morning....

 

[mikenkesh07]

Speaking from experience...hang out with the family. What did you miss more being away from home, wife and kids or deer?

 

[catman529]

I'd hunt Saturday.


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[Bone Collector]

I think the rain Saturday is going to be in the afternoon.

I would hunt Saturday, just because it is opening day. Of course I am off tomorrow and Monday, so I will be hunting from Friday till Monday.

 

[Realtree56]

Hunt Saturday morning and Sunday evening, you get the best of both worlds.