I live in North Central PA that has seen record black bear harvests. The problem is that we don't have as many hunters because either guys have lost interest or don't have the time to hunt due to other obligations with work or family.
The black bear season in PA is only three days long and its during the week when most guys are not going to take off work. There is a growing number of bears in this part of the state and more day time sightings in back yards. Our Game Commission needs to get very creative with bear season or we will soon see an explosion of bear in these parts.
The deer numbers for the most part look good and our game commission is getting better at managing deer overall. I feel pretty confident in the present and future deer management program in PA.
Ron
The black bear season in PA is only three days long and its during the week when most guys are not going to take off work. There is a growing number of bears in this part of the state and more day time sightings in back yards. Our Game Commission needs to get very creative with bear season or we will soon see an explosion of bear in these parts.
The deer numbers for the most part look good and our game commission is getting better at managing deer overall. I feel pretty confident in the present and future deer management program in PA.
Ron