Originally Posted by
Topgun 3006
If your family owns some decent land I would scout it well over the next few months and try to put up one or two ladder stands in a couple spots that have good trails and sign.
Spot on there. Permanent stands are okay sometimes but one key element in hunting is mobility. Being able to change location for reasons like wind direction. Hard to do that with a permanent stand. You always need a "backup" location, especially in your location where the winds change all the time.
As far as the extra doe tags for the special regulations areas, I know you used to be able to get them over the counter at Walmart and a few other places after a certain date in the Sp. Regs counties. You can also send off for them as well as get them online here
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...ommunity/14314
As far as the question of gaining permission on Amish owned land, I remember several communities in Bucks county as well as Chester and Montgomery counties out in the rural areas. I simply drove around looking at possibilities and drove or walked up and asked. You would be totally surprised at how well that will work if asked politely. Always offer to share in the harvest if you do have a successful hunt.
What type of broad heads are you planning to use? I personally would recommend a cut on impact fixed blade such as the G5 Montec or the Slick Trick. Both are fantastic heads and fly dead on with your field tips without having to fletch tune your rig.