I too was in Sterling for the opener. Took a basket 6 a little before 7am. Stayed with my brother and father till about 11:30 without any more shooting opportunities. What a blustery morning, it was nice to see snow, though. That is a real beaut, nice rack, great deer...congrats. I live in Nanuet, there is a guy there who does the bleaching you are looking into. If you arent going to do it yourself, Scott's taxidermy (or Skulls, or something, sorry) will do it for about $75. I had one done and it came out nice.

Congrats again...he is a real nice deer...I will be heading out again this weekend with my Dad, keep a good thought for us...maybe some of your luck will rub off for my Dad...