I'm from SW PA, and for the past 5 years, I've bought a nonresident WV license. Well, I've had enough of seeing nothing but does and scrub bucks, so I'm refocusing my efforts to SE Ohio.

I know you guys aren't exactly dying to be invaded by more NR hunters, but if you'd be so kind, I'd like a bit of help. I'm looking at hunting in or around Belmont County off Route 70. I guess I'm asking if any of you know of any land private/federal/state/coal or any other landthat I should check out.

What is the hunting pressure like on public land in archery season? What should I expect to see as far as deer go? For example, in SW PA, on an average day in late October, I usually see 5-10 deer, maybe a scrub buck. I'll see a "shooter" (about 70" or better) maybe once every 5 days of hunting. I'm expecting better in Ohio.

If any of you guys are looking for a bowhunting partner in that area, shoot me an email.

I'll probably be driving out Sunday mornings and leaving Sunday nights. I'd anticipate making the trek to OH about3-6 times throughoutbow season.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Quik