A lot of people don't realize that the opener for archery deer in the same time as elk on Aug. 30th. Most people will be hunting elk, so if you have a passion for whitetails you may want to set a side some time for your favorite treestand.

Or perhaps you may want to take that big buck you see while elk hunting. Bear season also opens the same time in most northern units.

This is a nice time to take a buck in the velvet!