I grew up in W PA during the 1950's & 1960's. I remember my father saying that the 1st day of deer was set at the Monday after Thanksgiving because most hunters had to put in for their vacation ( ie, the 1st day of deer ) by either March 1st or April 1st to get the day off. Of course, the PGC couldn't vote on when the season started until sometime in late April or May. That's why it starts the way it does. I never could understand, and sitll don't, why if you buy a doe permit you can't use it anytime during the gun season.
When you can get the last word with an echo, you may have the last word with your wife. - Chief Joseph, Nez Perce If goose was the only meat, there would be a lot more vegetarians. - Lloyd Adams, waterfowl hunter
