This thread has me really interested. First of all to answer what I thought the question was...No I wouldn't shoot whether it was before or after the season. Now the thing I find curious are the statements about "not" carrying your bow when scouting before or after the season. I carry my bow year round and kill every stump and grass clump that dares me to. This is how I practice and I don't quite understand why you "shouldn't" carry your bow.