Hatchet no I havent heard but I'm very curious, it's a season that doesnt make much sense to me, whymake theseason the entire archery season, your chances in Pa are slim to take an archery bear. Speaking of bear season I didnt see one but saw a nice 6 point that came to with in 20yrds after calling to him. Great day in the Pa woods. I'm right there with you Hatchet I have been out a few years and never have I seen a bear with a gun in my hand either, my brother connected three years ago with a nice 200 pounder.I will be out the next two mornings and try again before work..