I have the same issue as well. I have a bird dog that looks at me like she's going to destroy my house every time I leave with my bow in my hand. I have found ahunting day like this leaves me really satisfied-

[ul][*]From 0 dark thirty till an hour or 2after sunrise sitting in a duck/goose blind with my buddies and a dog[*]Once the dew dries a bit hitting the grouse and woodcock cover till a late lunch[*]After putting up the dog, grabbing the bow and sitting an evening sit on stand[/ul]
I find I sleep REAL well after days like this. I absolutely lovedeer hunting and do it every chance I can get, but hunting birds and bears as well as other crittersmakes me enjoy the entire hunting season so much more.