RE: new to PA
I went to college at Lycoming and hunted North of Billtown around a large lake that was surrounded by PA SGL. Can't remember the name of the lake but we (2 guys) shot 2 bucks in 4 years. The big mountain and old growth forest in that area (Williamsport)make it tough to find the deer.
There is also a big game lands south of Town that also holds a lot of deer. We found an area way back that when the pressure started we saw lots of deer. This game lands is probably your best opportunity.
Good luck!!!!