I have gotten so I wait to the last week to do a lot of my pre season preps. Exceptions are firearms & ammo and decoy prep.
This keeps me busy over the last week before the season starts, I used to have everything ready right after labor day, but then all I would do is fidgit and drive my wife nuts.
Now I stay busy right up to the day before.
Oh yeah, Don't foget to get your Federal Stamp!