Firearm deer season opens Friday

Friday is opening day of the firearms deer season.

Ho-hum. Traditionally Nov. 15 has been marked on the calendars of deer hunters for years to come as they plot vacation days and ward off family conflicts that might keep them out of blinds on coveted “opening day” — Nov. 15.

While still a cherished tradition, opening day may be losing its luster as more hunters take advantage of the six-week-long archery season and a lineup of new weapons that claim accuracy to a range similar to shotguns without a scope that were used decades ago.