"I really would like to see some intelligent arguments backed with facts to support the assertion that deer hunting in PA is soooo bad, or soooo good, relative to other states. "

Well Lans, in my opinion Pa sucks because the low density areas of the state are as low as any state in the countries herd goals, and the deer densities in the best wmus of the country are lower than the herd goals in the better areas other states. No matter how you look at it we are managing for lower deer densities compared to other states..

Our quality is declining with the herd. That is because so many fewer buck are being born to begin with.

As far as other states, Ive hunted several. I have not hunted one that I would conclusively say is worse than Pa with all things considered.