Before you leave · 2 min read
The season page is part of packing
Treat this as a gate. The season page is part of packing. The subject is the current season dates for the species you mean to hunt.
At the truck
At the truck, open the official page and read the dates before you load the gun. Say the plan out loud if someone is with you. A plan you cannot say is a plan you do not have.
The slip
Do not paper over a date remembered from last year. Fix it while the engine is still warm enough to leave.
Go only if the date on the page includes today. Local season dates and the landowner's permission outrank a good forecast.
Nothing in this note asks you to rush a shot or to guess at a boundary. The "Before you leave" note is finished when the answer is yes or no.
A field note, not legal advice. Check the season, the species rules, and whether you have permission to be on the land.