Good Start To PA Deer Season

Went out today for opening day of Pennsylvania deer season. Went to a spot in McKean PA, just north of Edinboro. At 8:30, dropped a nice fat doe. Five doe walked by me, smacked the largest of the bunch. While dressing her out, saw two other doe walk by. About an hour later, when I was loading my truck saw five more deer cross the field where my truck was parked. No bucks, but at least there were alot of doe around. Good to see that many deer in Erie County. Time to start cleaning.

Holdover Hen In PA Gamelands

Went pheasant hunting looking for some late season holdover pheasants on state land in Warren County PA. Walked 8 hours through some of the thickest terrain around. One flush. Came home with one nice fat hen pheasant. Quite a challenge to find a bird on State land that has not been stocked in weeks. Beautiful day to be out in the woods. Great workout and one more for the oven.

State Game Lands Void Of Wildlife In PA

Went hunting early today with no success. Hit two game lands in Warren County. Headed into the fields at 6:15 and hunted 7 hard hours in thick brush. Two very well trained dogs accompanied me. Not one small game animal to be found. Very little hunting pressure. Walked through fresh rows with no one in sight. Only saw two deer. A nice fat doe and a spike buck. Stopped by a game warden on the way out. Was actually a very nice guy. We talked for about a half an hour and he even agreed that small game hunting is not what it used to be. We agreed that the pheasant management program is not working in PA. After the first day, chances are slim to find a bird. He was actually the nicest warden I have met in the field.

Rainy Day For PA Pheasants

Went to state land today for pheasant hunting. Pouring rain in the A.M. Steady wet and cold conditions throughout day. Managed one hen. Hunted with two good dogs and only found one bird. Was in the woods a good 7 hours. Countless rows and fields. A good workout, but not many birds found. Only hunter on state land I was hunting. No one else wanted to brave the downpour. Hope next weekend is not as wet.