In NY, Hell, after you take your buck, that's what the bear tag is for; so you can still go in the woods. We hunt in a club on private land, with 25 guys we usually take 11-14 deer each year and lately, that's been pretty good. Last year, I got my 6 pointer the second day of the season, but hunted for bear the rest of the season . If anything comes in my area, and I know who hasn't gotten one, I'm on the radio tellin him where he going. I'm also there to help if the guys want to put on a drive. Sure, your a little more laid back after you got one, Giant games can be watched on a Sunday afternoon for sure, and if it's freezing out, that afternoon game is looking pretty damn good.