highcountryuser, in regards to your entry on sept 14, 2005 entry. if im not mistaken i understand that new areas are being opened to bear hunting for the 2006 year. would you please send me a line or two on this. i am very interested in getting some help in locating a good place to hunt in your county. im from pa. 20 min n of md. i dont know if guiding is allowed but i would be very interested in your help. would you please get back to me as soon as you can? i know theres not much time left. i would be grateful for any help you could give me. good hunting.