Man what a buck, best of luck with your season.
I live in tn, and do some scouting here from my mtn. Bike also. We don't grow deer like that here in east tn. It's nice to see a fellow trad guy have a chance at one like that.
I compete, or rather complete, triathlons also. I don't call it compete because I am not fast enough to call it that. I race the xterra triathlons, if you havent done them, you need to check it out. They are all off road. Open water swim, mountain bike and trail run. They are usually sprint or Olympic distance, and since you have the love for the woods, they are perfect for outdoorsman who what to stay fit.