I hunt the piney woods in Starks. I have had good luck with the mix they have at Fletchers....it grows good and they eat it but don't waste too much time and money until you test your soil. You will need lime to get the ph right. It took me 2 seasons before I finally got mine right and once I did it made all the difference in the world to the plot.
I usually plant Labor Day Weekend but I'm skeptical with this lack of rain fall.
I doubt anyone will plant early. I went up to ragley today... Lord we need rain.