Theres plenty of public parcels of land open to hunting that are not gamelands. Im not familiar with the erie area but im sure theres plenty. You would be surprised how devoid the woods are of hunters once you leave game lands, even state forests are EMPTY.
As a side note, find a farm that has some area you think you might like to hunt. Take your boy with you, stop at the farm, my suggestion would be mid afternoon and ask the farmer. Im willing to bet... especially with him along they wont say no.
Also, Im looking for some responsible youngsters who have their parents willing to join to come out here in central pa for the early pheasant season. You get to hunt with my new dog(ginger, GSP) who listens pretty darn well. She needs the bird expereience. I only have a few rules... 1: You must have an adult with you, im an adult but i will be doing nothing but handling the dog. 2: You ONLY shoot when I say your clear and last but not least... 3: No one except me, gives my dog commands. I cant guarentee you will shoot birds but the dog works hard and has a great nose with some solid skills for her age.
Anyone interested can email me @
jlh42581@yahoo.com . If I get more then 1 response, we will eaither hunt as a group or I will split the group depending on size. We will hunt August 11th, at a location here in centre county to be named in the email. Depending on the heat will determine the length of the hunt. It will be in the morning. I would go for the opener but I already have a vaction planned with my family.