You know, the thing to think about when it comes to shooting something the first day because you would shoot it the last day is that deer season is long. If you were on a week long hunt then I am with you 100%, but the season is months long and so you can afford to be more picky for the first parts of the season, at least through the rut. What trumps everything though is what YOU want to do. This is a fun hobby, keep it that way!!!!