I' m from NC. My first season starts in Alabama on March 15th. I will be hunting there for most of the first week on public & private land. I have been down the last few years with moderate success. I just hope the weather cooperates. My next seasons start on April 12th in NC & VA. I hunt all private land in both states with good success each year. I just hope my " luck" holds out for 2003. Good luck to all of my teammates and have a safe season.