RE: Tactics for the Pa opener
I do pretty much like you. Scout out lots of areas, then find a well worn doe escape trail that resembles a motocross trail near recent buck rub lines and use a climber stand to get above the understory brush and let the action unfold down below. First day action is always the best, if deer don't come my way early morning then usually other people on the ground get cold hands and feet and begin walking around late morning, they unknowingly kick deer back to me, and BOOM!!!, another tag filled. Same ol' routine year in year out.