1st season for me. I have never actually been faced with comparing 1st and 2nd because 1st season tags are usually far more difficult to get than 2nd season. 2nd season is unlimited in most units and even for the limited tags the allocations are more generous during 2nd season meaning many more hunters.
The 1st season hunts that I have done have been great. I have found elk much easier to find during 1st season.
With respect to weather it is 1st season all the way. Very nice to be able to hunt with lighter gear.
