I'm from North Carolina. I'm hoping to prove it the "sleeper" state in these contests. Check out Team Wall Hangers' thread, in the bowhunting contest forum, to see some pics of what size deer are possible in my state. Too bad they aren't all that big.
I've got some good land that smothered with deer sign. Got busted on my first bowhunt of the year, but found extremely large tracks around a mineral lick the same day.
If I'm not mistaken, our gun opener is Oct 15. Good luck to all of ya!