RE: Pennsylvania
In-lines do have their own season in PA. Only the last thre days can a rifle be used and even then, the only ones that can use a rifle are senior, youth and military hunters.
In-lines get 4 days to themselves and share 3 more days with others. That's not too bad considering in-line hunters get 2 Saturdays and 5 weekdays.
In-lines also get hunt hunt deer when they've been under very little pressure. The only pressure is from archery hunters, which aren't known to drive and chase deer out of their home range.
Although this season is doe only, we still get the chance to have a season to ourselves, basicaly.
If you want to take a buck, hunt with an in-line during the regular firearms season.