RE: Morning or afternoon??
My first bird I shot was 10 mins after the season opened. They extended the hunting hours this year. For instance it used to be 5:30 lights out, now ( I'll use my period times) it opens at 4:48- 8:151st day
4:47 - 8:17 2nd day
4:46 - 8:18 3rd day
4:45 - 8:19 4th day
4:44 - 8:20 5th day
Longer your in the woods the better your chance at bagging a bird.