Update 11/17 evening
Well guys I may have to move to Texas. We haven't spilled any blood yet, but in three hours of hunting here I've seen more deer than I've seen in some entire seasons (albeit really really poor seasons) back home. Could have dropped any number of does, and had a good shooter buck that was bedded down jump and run from 15 yards away, but there was no good shot on him. Saw a second buck but it was through some thick mesquite brush and couldn't tell how good it was. I'm anticipating good action in the morning. The boys elected to hang out at the house this afternoon, so for me it was mostly walking around and getting the lay of the land today. Eli is pumped to get after it in the morning. Wish us luck.