In Pa , we have 2 weeks of " reg firearms season " which includes handguns, rifles , bows and muzzle loaders...for 2 weeks. Usually starts the Monday after Thanksgiving. Also there is a special season for bow only , started last Saturday runs for 3 weeks I think...Of course there's a special season for muzzle loaders , both traditional ( flintlock ) and in line. We're allowed 1 buck, and depending on where you hunt and the availability of tags, you may get luck to draw several doe tags. ( $6.00 / tag). Our deer herd has been whittled down pretty bad, the big paper mills and insurance co. have control over our Game Commission. Seems to be lots of deer in suburban areas....where we have trouble getting to them, housing developments, malls , etc. Where I used to see 25 - 35 deer in a days hunt....now I see 8-10 per week ! Of course there's an antler restriction also, depending on what area your in, its either 3 points per side or 4 per side. Lots of private land also, every things posted, its pushing the average hunter to public land creating an over crowding.....We also have bear season, 3 days just before Thanksgiving. No baiting, no dogs , most hunters drive off slashings etc. Interesting post , hope others respond...nice to see what the other side has to offer.
