Virginia was a Monday opener for many decades. Changed to a Saturday opener 10 year or so ago and no one batted an eye. It gets more people out for opening day if they cant get off on a weekday. Virginia now has Sunday hunting now private land and that has helped get more people out as well. Don't like the Saturday opener then just wait til Monday. We need to be able to get kids out in the field and recruit new hunters. Openers on a weekend and Sunday hunting are no brainers for getting additional people out.