ORIGINAL: LittleChief

I don't know enough to answer your question, Tim, but I do know that last year when bow season opened, the highs were in the 90's and the lows were in the 70's. Scent control didn't seem to be an option because I'd be soaked in sweat by the time I got up in the tree.

The weather for the openerthis Saturday and Sunday has the highs at 80 and the lows at55. I'm no expert, but I think it'll make a significant difference in the amount of deer movement that I'll see, and maybe I won't be sitting on the stand smelling like I just finishedthree games of racquetball.

I don't know how others feel, but if we have a COLD fall and winter, I'd say that it's about time. I remember when we used to have cold winters with regular snowfall every year in this area. These days, late December is usually T-shirt weather. It just doesn't feel right to be hunting the rut in November wearing warm weather gear. Bring on the cold weather!