ORIGINAL: rybohunter
What I need to figure out is how a group of hunters from half way across the state, just stroll into one of the most difficult units to gain access to & then proceed to kill does at will. They could write a book & make millions. Just as we know there are booners behind every tree in Illinois, we know there are dozens of does in every woodlot in Allegheny co.
most work for PEN-DOT.
one has son in BUTLER,PA .
OTHERS HAVE PEN-DOT FRIENDS THAT INVITE THEM UP THE FIRST YEAR, THEN AFTER THAT THEY COME UP ON THEREB OWN.
how do you think the out of town hunters got into my hunting area over years.
they came up in summer, stayed at camps or campers or hotels, then they go to woods and scout around.
they spotlight, they follow OTHER HUNTERS,they look for your vehicles,they go to a local bar and buy a drink and LISTEN .
dcnr tells them, sportsmans clubs tell them,motels tell them, outdoor stores tell them where to go and even draw maps for them.
they make friends in area and are invited back and AFTER that, they dont need anyone..
its so bad today, we bury our BEAR GUTS.
oh yes, we did get a big bear almost 400 pds..
i saw 2 little ones about 150 pds that i passed on .