Hunted once upon a time in Monroe, Pike and Lackawanna counties.
Lots of public land in those areas. Luckily, at the time, I wasn't tied down by "buddies" to just one small area.

As a newbie, so late in the year, it might take you another year to get your maps, scout the area, get a compass (a gps with extra batteries can now substitute) and get good with them, get a good pair of walking feet ready.

With that much state land, you'll in the end have to decide if you're going to be a cross country hunter or a 10 acre plot hunter.