I've put in my share of unproductive time in Allegheny as well. Funny thing, one of the places I hunt was a hotspot for several years, then it literally got hammered way too hard and the hunting sucked for awhile. Now the deer are back and no one seems to know it yet. BTW, this is an area that isn't posted.
I'll admit though that my best spots are private with just a very few allowed in.
These are generally very small properties where only bowhunting would be feasible. The tough part is getting in and staying in. I've lost many prime spots over the years because one owner sold and the next one did'nt want hunting. You just have to keep plugging away at looking for those sweet spots and schmoozing the landowners. It takes a lot of time year round.

Lastboyscout, We'll be staying at my camp in Tionesta and may hunt around there. we also have had some success around Buzzard swamp near Marienville and may wind up there. Some of the guys may have to stick to ANF property cause they only have DMAP tags left.