Thanks for the quote/reply... No, I'm not spoiled. I've never hunted in PA, but have a few friend who have and loved it. Heck, back in the late 60's and 70's, I remember my dad telling me stories of IBM executives from upstate NY who would always take a week off during the rut and head to PA instead of hunting in their home state of NY.

Even though I'm down here in Virginia, my wife and I will travel through PA to visit our families back up in upstate NY. I have seen so many deer around I-99/Route 220 inbetween Bedford and Altoona one time, that I almost drove off the road! I was just in awe of this huge herd with a massive buck trailing the herd.

For you PA guys, here's where we go through PA to see my wife's family in Buffalo, NY:
I-70 and pick up the PA Turnpike from Breezewood to Bedford. I-99/Route 220 north to Route 350 near Tyroneand Bald Eagle. Take 350 to Phillipsburg and then 322 to Clearfield and pickup I-80 west to DuBois. Pickup Route 219 and take it all the way up, the rest of the way to Buffalo, NY.
Opinion: This is the most nicest, most scenic route for deer hunting. Lots of nice areas and the Allegheny Natl Forest looks fantastic!

When we go to my sister & brother-in-laws' farm in upstate NY:
I-81 all the way up.... Uh, can we say B-O-R-I-N-G???
Alternate route for scenery: Get off at Harrisburg and take Route 15 all the way, through Williamsport and up through Mansfield and end up on Route 17 Corning, NY.
Opinion: Route 15 is really nice and has some nice areas for deer hunting as well.

Hey PA guys... Have I driven by anyone's house or deer camp on my way to upstate NY? [8D]