I have permits for both Bull Creek and Three lakes for this coming "opener". I've only hunted Three lakes a few times before....didnt see much but the deer sign looked good. I know pretty much every part of Bull creek, been hunting there for 30 years. Yes, most of the deer are hold up in the swamp bottoms, but I've had pretty good luck in the palmetto fields on the swamp edges too. bull creek is very dry right now, as is most of our state. If my buddy doesnt come through to hunt with me at bull creek, maybe we can hook up at 3 lakes....I dont like going out by myself anymore, I'm not young and invincable anymore!