last year on my first evening hunt opening day of archery i had a 170" 14pt buck 15 yards in front of me. so it really doesn't matter what part of the season it is. early season i will stick more in the woods then as it gets cooler and later on in the season when the deer are moving more in the day light hours i will start hunting all of the stands with still being in the woods to being on field edges. with my job i have half the year off i am married but no kids so once deer season comes around i will hunt every day i have off witch is from 2 too 5 days week from opening day to until i tag out.