I hunt in two different counties:

Cleveland BP: starts Oct. 6-11 then back to bow till Gun:Nov. 24- Dec. 13

Catawba BP: starts Nov. 15-21 then Gun: Nov. 22- Dec. 20

I kind of like it this way. I get to enjoy a longer BP season, and get away from the bow a little. As well You can reach out and get uma little better just as the rut comes in.