In some ways, post season is the best time of year, for all the reasons you said & more. I enjoy your perspectives, feel you should be a news contributor, you have the skill.
Ordering paracord soon. Would have done already but too much snow in MN, even for the fat-tire bike but the days r getting longer. Last couple of weeks I've been finishing my traditional archery project. Looking forward to both old & new areas to scout. My trad shooting while I'm scouting for 6 weeks is like a reset on a computer. So many people looking for antlers & learning nothing from all the sign out there. No mosquitoes or bugs when doing the presets. I like to take pics when up in the 🌳. It's amazing how much different it looks out there come early fall. Take care & enjoy your yearly Reset Joe.