I think in PA you canbait up to 30 days before the season. If you are hunting with a bow it is very easy with the right terrain and knowing which way the wind blows to get the bears to come in from a certain location without being on top of a pile but still get bears to frequent 30 day old bait stations.

Lead poisoner you sound upset 73 bears were taken with the bow. Judging by your handle you don't hunt with a bow. Are you a little biased towards bowhunters? No body in your camp get one opening day? An investigation? Its people like you that cause all the in-fighting within the hunting community.