Special regs areas.
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From: horsethief51
20-Nov-21
I know somebody on here mentioned hunting in the special regs area for, what, the rest of the week until firearms comes in? And we used to bowhunt during rifle season in Montgomery and Chester County before I moved up here. Then, we would keep hunting there except for our trip up here for the three day rifle doe season. Got my highest scoring PA buck near Phoenixville about 20 or so years ago. Some of my buddies took some great bucks down there after Christmas too.
Wish I had a spot in Allegheny County. Good luck to those who are still bowhunting.
From: Bowhunter
20-Nov-21
2b is a big area, parts of beaver county is 2b to horsethief...
From: horsethief51
20-Nov-21
I did hunt some public land a few years ago during this period once near Cranberry Twp. and lucked into a nice buck almost accidentally, but never went back.
From: BC173
20-Nov-21
What are the qualifications for an area to be determined “special reg. area”?
From: horsethief51
21-Nov-21
Too many people (dense population), too many buildings, too many roads, too many deer, too little woods. This is my own generalization. If you look at a map, it's suburban Philly and suburban Pittsburgh. Short range weapons only (although straight cased cartridges are now legal). Works great for areas that don't have woodlots big enough to allow guns near safety zones because of the 50 yard limit (bows only).
From: horsethief51
21-Nov-21
Can you guys still hunt deer with your bows there today?
From: BC173
21-Nov-21
Thanks Art
From: Olink
21-Nov-21
Archery season runs till Nov. 26 in WMUs 2B, 5C, and 5D.
From: horsethief51
21-Nov-21
I moved to Montgomery County in 1975 and back then it was 20 gauge or larger buck shot only, no slugs. Auto loading shotguns were in too.
From: BC173
21-Nov-21
I have a sister that lives in Irwin. Got to check the regs. Might be able to do some archery hunting, there, after my home area’s season goes out.
From: Bowhunter
21-Nov-21
2b was open to hunt today too..
From: Bob McArthur
22-Nov-21
I was bowhunting in 5D yesterday (Sunday).
From: Supernaut
22-Nov-21
I live and hunt in 2B and ,as mentioned above, can bow hunt until the 26th. I was bowhunting yesterday morning behind the house and saw 8 doe, no bucks. It's been a limited season for me dealing with nerve issues in my arm that have finally just settled and work got really busy just as the rut was kicking off. I'll be sitting with my son on Saturday for the rifle opener in hopes of seeing him be successful again this year.
My good friend and neighbor Frank killed a real bruiser of a 10 point on Saturday morning in 2B with his recurve.
From: Bowhunting 5C
22-Nov-21
Bowhunted 5D and 5C Sunday.. Almost closed the deal on a good one last night.
From: Bowhunting 5C
24-Nov-21
Thanksgiving day, favorite bowhunting day of the year... can't wait. Westerly winds, cold yup... and the guns are silent for now.
From: horsethief51
25-Nov-21
Keep at it.
From: dpms
25-Nov-21
The bucks are still a chasing in some areas. My neighbor said three were chasing a doe around our 2B neighborhood yesterday while he was raking leaves. Two of them had some serious antlers on top he said. Good luck to those still out. I am saving my 2B antleress tag for late season. Passed up quite a few does there earlier. It just didn't feel right at the time. I really enjoy trying to fill a doe tag after Christmas.
From: Rut Nut
25-Nov-21
Good luck folks. Already heard of a Turkey Day doe being shot................
This is the only time of year I wish I lived in 5C! ;-)
From: Bowhunting 5C
25-Nov-21
Well, been in since noon ish. See what happens. Enjoy the day everyone.
From: horsethief51
25-Nov-21
Heading over to a cousin's house pretty soon. Ready for the weekend. Happy turkey day!
From: Bowhunting 5C
25-Nov-21
Shot a big fatty tonight.. seen 8 and took the biggest... not out of the woods yet..
From: Bowhunter
25-Nov-21
Congrats on the Thanksgiving doe 5c..
From: Bowhunting 5C
25-Nov-21
Thanks, shot was a little forward, but she didn't go 75 yards. Still, one of my favorite days to hunt on the season.
From: horsethief51
25-Nov-21
Nice.
From: Bowhunting 5C
26-Nov-21
Back in 5D tonight, winds are howling, and the trees are moving, hopefully the deer are.. last day till the thunder sticks start.
From: Bowhunting 5C
28-Nov-21
I can tell you this, the Germantown side of evansburgh was quiet until 430, then I think the boys had a bunch on the rub cause the volleys were fast and many, or maybe running shits? Drove by at dark, no vehicles left to see. Hunted 5C tonight, and didn't see a deer in the woods, seen a mink which was pretty cool, he was working over some rocks at the creek trying for crayfish I think, still awesome.
