"Open Season" is part of the album that Bonz and Ward had originally collaborated on in the reformation of Stuck Mojo, "Southern Born Killers". Due to Bonz' sudden departure from the band, Ward re-recorded the album with vocalist Lord Nelson, guitarist Mike Martin, bassist Sean Delson and drummer Eric Sanders (Frank Fontsere departed in December 2005). In early 2008, Stuck Mojo signed with Napalm Records and re-released "Southern Born Killers" along with three new tracks. The album was released internationally on February 29, 2008, and on March 4, 2008, in the U.S.