I'll tell ya what I know about the southwest part of the state. I've been doing some archery hunting the last couple of weeks with my crossbow. Finally shot a nice doe on Monday, my first ever deer with any kind of bow. Been seeing bucks practically every time out, but can't close the deal on a shooter. Saw 2 pretty nice ones, one last Thursday, and one yesterday. Last Thursday a nine point was following a doe and never slowed down long enough to take a shot. Last night a bigger one (I think) was after a doe that passed 20 yds. in front of me. The wind was different (from the north) and she winded me and blew the deal. Saw at least 3 different 4 to 5 points as well.
Theres plenty of turkey, but little other small game other than squirrels around here. Took my shotgun for a walk this afternoon thinking I might get a turkey, but couldn't find them. I've been hearing them calling from my deer stands, so I know they're around. The leaves were pretty crunchy today. Did kick out another decent buck with a doe, so the rut hasn't totally ended yet.
A bear was killed by a car earlier in the week along I-79 in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh (Wexford exit). Looking forward to going bear hunting up in Elk county in a couple of weeks. My buddies son put out a trail camera near the camp. Got a sow with a cub the first night, and another different bear later in the week. I don't think he got any pictures of a deer the first week.
Good luck!
Jim
