Don't worry about it being too late to start hunting this year. For some reason, I'm sure it's the weather, the deer really even haven't began moving yet, so I think you're just fine. Hoping for some colder temps to get things rocking and rolling here in NC.well i know it is late to start hunting this year. but my wife bought me a rem 770 270 with Bushnell scope 3x9x40 .trying to fiend a place to hunt around me is like pulling a teeth from a mean pit bull.