the only reason i suggested later oct. is the acorns are raining & the buc are still somewhat together.....i mostly have oaks on my land and next year i'm doing a4 day weekend the last weekend in oct. just to try it.... but i to like nov.5 thru12.....cannt wait til 2013 season.. state land in ohio is the best public land around, just look at the big bucks that come OFF THEM..