I posted this topic because, though deer hunting is about my favorite thing to do, I know that we bowhunters can get pretty bent out of shape when things get disrupted in the woods. It's our human nature, and it's alright to admit it. We want things to go our way. If we see another hunter running around making noise, we get angry. If we see coyotes running deer, we get angry, and if we see a dog, we may get angry, too. I won't hunt my dog during any rifle season, nor will I have him on public land much during bowseason, except maybe from 10 o' clock on into the early afternoon. Still, I dred that someone who thinks that "their" woods are being disrupted will stick my old pup. I just simply wanted to remind everyone that more than just deer season will be goin' on this year. Not becuase bowhunters are jerks (I'm a bigtime bowhunter), but because they are human. Thanks for all the replies...It has made for some good reading. -MIKE