No Buck To Be Found This Deer Season

Went hunting on the last day of the season. Lots of hunters out. Went to state land just south of Lake Pleasant. Saw a few doe bouncing around and one small yearling walked very close. Nothing with horns. All in all, a good year seeing deer. The most deer I have seen in the woods for some time now.

Deer Plentiful On PA Farm In Waterford

went out for the first Saturday of deer season. Right at first light had a nice buck break the field. Hard to see points that early, so I refrained from shooting. I believe it to be a real nice 8 point, but did not want to take the chance. Saw several doe throughout the day, including a large group of seven deer cross the field. Hunters today at this spot took 3 buck (two eight pointers and one seven)and four doe. Lots of deer to be found. Will give it one more try for a legal buck for me.

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.

2009 Pennsylvania Pheasant Season Begins

Went out on a dreary weekend in Warren County for some hot action pheasant hunting. Used a single shot .20 gauge to make it interesting. Helps in making that shot count with only one chance to score. Some nice fat hens. Birds were abundant if you know where to go. Hit some nice tracts off the beaten path. Went for the heavy cover and worked the thickets thoroughly. Birds were holding tight after a night of high winds and rain. My favorite hunting season of the year has begun.