I think the warmer weather has helped in higher numbers of deer taken and more hunters staying in the woods longer...

Also, the Firearm Season start date started on the 12th of this year (which is the earliest it can start) vs say the 18th (which is the latest it can start) so we started during the middle of the rut vs. end of the rut...

The buck I took on Sunday was chasing a Doe, but I bet if it had started the 18th, then it might be less likely that he wouldn't have been chasing her...