I'm as "close" as I'll ever be. Starting with Pa's archery opener (Oct 4th) I can hunt pretty much when ever I feel like it. This means I'll be hunting all phases of the rut, right through the end ( Nov 15th) of the "early season". This will the first time in my life I've ever had this opportunity.It also gives me a chance to be real picky, so I believe I'll get me a good one. I also have Alberta (last week of Nov) as a good back up.I'm pumped!!! Wait a minute, I say that every year.