Anyone else getting antsy?

I see you’re eastern TN. Will you hunt the early velvet hunt?
No. It’s a private land only hunt. Most of the land that I hunt is public, and bow season to me is just getting a doe or two in the freezer early. Too much heat, humidity, and mosquitoes to take it seriously that early. If they let me take a doe on public land then I may consider, but the heat, humidity, and mosquitoes would probably keep me away anyhow.
 
Season starts 8/1 but I am in scouting mode until I find something I like. So more than likely I will scout the whole season.
 
Im going to hunt a couple days of grouse season, 3 days of elk in late Oct, and a long weekend mule deer hunt for my daughter. Im working out of state so my time will mostly be spent watching the kids in sports and doing some fall fishing where Im working at. I do plan to chase some coons and bobcat this winter with my hound. Good luck to those going on extended trips.
 
Probable OIL AZ archery tag, leaving in under 6 weeks. Haven't researched anything or looked over maps in 2 months, havn't touched my bow since last Sept. Havn't worked out. Havn't packed gear. Havn't worked on truck or trailer or ATV. I don't know WHAT is up. I'll get my act together somehow, soon, but this is alarming.... I was completely consumed by all the years of research and the wait and the various draws... but now... barely giving it a 2nd thought. I just want to go, have some fun, shoot a probable dink, and get home. Think I am just burned out by trying so long to get to this opportunity and the constant pushing of the boulder uphill to make it happen, and the way I have to do it there back and everywhere in between the hard way. Get a great tag and then I apparently just wing it for the scenic drive. Good grief!
 
Not one bit. MIGHT buy a hunting license this year. Not much of a need to seeing how I only would get a few doves or a rabbit here at home. Better to be legal I guess. About the only thing I'll do is pick up a case of shotgun shells at Bass Pro and use some of the points that I've accumulated.
 
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