While I'm in favor of Dr. Olt's "solution" to the lack of big (spell that "o-l-d-e-r") buck deer in Pennsylvania, I have to admit that I haven't seen a "live" deer (buck OR doe) during the past 2 Deer Seasons in PA's Moshannon State Forest. whereas I use to see several deer EACH day in previous years.
But since I go to deer camp MOSTLY for the "camaraderie" rather than the venison, I still very much enjoy getting out in the woods for a week with my sons and my close friends... especially since my eldest son gave me a neat little light-weight ground blind (similar to a "pop-up" tent) that erects quickly and tends to keep the wind off me while I'm "on stand".
Good luck this year... and keep yourself safe.
I think your attitude about the camaraderie is spot on. It is a big reason why I love our rifle season. It is a great time to spend afield with true friends. I also have been in favor of Alts programs & have seen the rewards. More hunting opportunities and much bigger bucks. But the hunting is harder........but if you look you will find them eventually <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> We still have LOTS of deer in this state.
Good luck with that blind. I used one with my daughter last fall. She took a real nice doe.................using a ...........SSSSHHHHHHHHHH, don't tell anyone........Ruger Number 1B 25-06 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />LOL <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. But I will let her use my 99F this year <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
