This is
pretty encouraging, considering antler restrictions increased the survival of
yearlings, which are this years 2-year-old bucks. Christopher Rosenberry, Game Commission Deer Management
Section supervisor., RedOctane(R) announced today it
has signed an agreement with developer Roxor Games , Inc."
In the Groove (ITG) is an interactive dance video game that combines
music, video, and a dance pad controller. The music selection reflects fan requests and brings
in a new, more Western techno sound.

About RedOctane(R)
Based in Sunnyvale, California, RedOctane is the leading online retailer
of dance games and dance accessories in the US.

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"Older bucks are normally very cautious and flighty.
Trying to climb with either will place you at unnecessary risk.
* Don't sleep in a treestand! If you can't stay awake, return to the
ground . Original titles include Utopia,
Xuxa, Zodiac, and Oasis.RedOctane.

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Jeannine Tardiff, Game Commission deer biologist, said that bowhunters
should not overlook the urban and suburban areas during the fall archery
season.
"Pennsylvania hunters have adapted tremendously well to antler
restrictions, and they are doing what they were designed to do: allow bucks to
reach one more year of age," Ross said.
It is unlawful to construct or occupy constructed tree-stands on State Game
Lands, state forests or state parks.
"But when you consider more than 400,000 deer were taken by hunters in
those seasons, it quickly becomes obvious that we can - and must - do better.InTheGroove .

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Cutting edges must be in the same plane
throughout the length of the cutting surface.
* Always use a fall-restraint device - preferably a full-body harness -
when hunting from a treestand. If a hunter harvests an ear-tagged or radio-
collared deer, please report the harvest, but be aware that changes have
occurred in the reporting process. If all hunters who harvested a deer would send in their harvest
report card, as required by law, harvest estimates wouldn't be needed. The
dropping compliance by hunters to report their harvests has the Game
Commission's deer managers concerned because it decreases the precision of the
agency's harvest estimate.
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1 opening day of Pennsylvania's six-week
archery deer season creeps closer and closer.
Although lingering summer-like weather has compelled many of the state's
more than 300,000 bowhunters to steer clear of the woods to scout and select
hunting locations, many have used the time to hone their shooting skills on
practice ranges and getting gear ready.

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In this mode, as you score better throughout a song, you will
unleash modifiers on your competitor's screen.
Watch out! Some Marathons also feature arrow modifiers that will affect your
game play.com.

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That is part of what
makes the archery season so attractive. For many hunters, deer will be tougher to
locate and it will become increasingly difficult to pattern their movements as
they shift to different feeding areas and respond to hunting pressure.
"The younger bucks you see in September may or may not be there later in
the hunting season," said Bret Wallingford, Game Commission biologist. Wear the device from the moment you
leave the ground until you return. Don't climb dead, wet or icy trees.

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"There is a substantial amount of gear that bowhunters must sort through
and inspect before season so they won't encounter problems or take unnecessary
chances when they're afield," noted Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive
Director Vern Ross.
"The upcoming archery season will be as challenging as ever, but hunting
deer with archery gear is always an added challenge.

"Deer have adapted well to landscapes altered
dramatically by man.
Antler restrictions, implemented in 2002, have led to an increasingly
higher percentage of 2. Mail your letter to Deer Management Program,
Bureau of Wildlife Management, Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001
Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.
Tutorial Mode: This is a great way for new players to familiarize
themselves with the game.
-- Up to 5 difficulty levels per song to accommodate all players from
beginners to experts.com.

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Pennsylvania Game Commission: Bowhunters Preparing for Archery Deer Season

"As all hunters recognize, scouting and paying attention to wind direction
are more critical now," Ross said."
Field officers throughout the state have reported seeing fine bucks. The
archery buck harvest in 2002 was 33,476.
Tree-stands and climbing devices that cause damage to trees are unlawful
to use or occupy unless the user has written permission from the landowner. Fatigue can
impact judgment, coordination and reaction time. The information collected then was cross-checked with harvest report
cards submitted by hunters to establish reporting rates for antlered and
antlerless deer by Wildlife Management Units (WMU).
"Nearly 170,000 deer harvest report cards were received from hunters for
deer taken in the most recent deer seasons," DuBrock noted.
-- Over 550 new step patterns from step artists in the dance community.

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Dance Mode: This is the main game play mode for In the Groove.
Battle Mode: Challenge a friend or the computer to an all-out competition
in Battle Mode.
Fitness Mode: This mode helps you stay in shape by developing an In the
Groove exercise routine and tracking the amount of calories you burn.

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But deer are everywhere; they're just not as
abundant or as visible as residents have become accustomed to seeing them over
the past 10 years. But that information shouldn't be interpreted to mean all
hunters will see bigger bucks, or that big bucks can be found everywhere. Some prefer
to stay in certain areas.
Archers also are reminded of regulatory changes in tackle requirements
that took effect in 2002. Leave a note or topographic map with your family or a
friend .
* Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for all equipment and check
your equipment before each use. "If the deer is legal for harvest, and a hunter wishes to
take it, he or she should . "In the Groove is an incredible leap forward in dance games
with the arrow modifiers providing fun, variety, customization, and challenge
to players of all skill levels - including the hardest of the hardcore.
While maintaining the same addictive game play of popular dance titles, In
the Groove offers innovations in step choreography - hands, mines, and quads
will have players making new kinds of moves not seen anywhere else before.

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"
The Game Commission is expecting many hunters to find satisfying hunting
opportunities afield this fall, but that doesn't mean hunters should expect to
find deer populations unchanged, or that they will necessarily find deer where
they have found them in past years. However, it is illegal to use baits, salt blocks, liquid
mineral mixes and transmitter -tracking arrows.state. Over the 2004-2005 hunting seasons, more than 34,000 deer were
examined.

About In the Groove
In the Groove (ITG) is an interactive dance video game that was designed
from the ground up by hardcore dance game fans and takes dance games to an
all-new level of competition . For more information on
RedOctane and their product line please visit http://www.

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Consider placing non-slip material on the deck of your
tree-stand if it's not already there. Players spin , swivel, slide, and
dance their way to earning points instead of just moving a game controller.

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, Bowhunters are preparing for a
challenging season as the Oct. The same holds true for agricultural crops; dry weather
has affected production in some areas, while others have substantial yields. However, older bucks are not as tolerant of
disturbances as younger bucks, and they often follow behind the does. Captured deer are marked with plastic ear tags and many have radio
collars.
However , the agency was forced to begin using reporting rates to estimate deer
harvests in the 1980s, when report card returns from hunters began to decline. The better you do, the harder
it will be for your competitor to keep up and vice versa!
Marathon Mode: Play four or five songs in a row with no breaks in-between.

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"Knowing where productive foraging areas are and learning the movement
patterns of deer are important to becoming a consistently successful
bowhunter. Deer movements in suburban
environments are easier to pattern than in large wooded tracts; however,
access is always a challenge. For most, that's a shot 20 yards or less
at a deer broadside or quartering away .
In 2004, reporting rates - for both antlerless and antlered deer - dropped
to 40 percent , the lowest level ever recorded by the Game Commission.com for more information.

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"Areas open to public hunting with easy access often become daytime ghost-
towns for deer, because disturbances continually push deer," Ross said. Deer numbers vary from WMU to WMU, even
from township to township .
Still, when comparing the 2004 archery buck harvest to the 10-year average
for archery buck harvest, which is about 32,200, last year's buck kill by
bowhunters wasn't too far off pace. Bowhunters should shoot at only deer
that are in their maximum effective shooting range - the furthest distance
from which a hunter can consistently place arrows into a pie pan-sized target.
Tree-stands - or tree steps - penetrating a tree's cambium layer cause damage.

Other safety tips bowhunters should consider before heading and while
afield include:

* Make sure someone knows where you're hunting and when you expect to
return home.
Hands means a player must hit the designated arrows with their hands and with
mines, there are red "landmines" that at a glance may appear to be arrows, but
must be avoided at all costs.

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Research Deer and Bowhunters

Don't Forget to Submit a Harvest Report Card

HARRISBURG, Pa. The opportunities are there for those who are
able to secure permission to hunt in these areas.5 years old or older. In
Jefferson and Clarion counties, Land Management Group Supervisor George Miller
reported , "I've seen several large-racked bucks that made me stop in
amazement."
Potter County Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) Mark Fair said, "Trophy
deer have been observed on public and private property throughout the county. "If
you find an older buck, there is an excellent chance that he has already
established his home range. Getting close - even
during the rut - is almost always a challenge, and that's what makes taking a
rack-buck so satisfying."
The buck harvest by bowhunters has dropped in each of the past three years
from a high of 40,753 in 2001, to 28,070 in 2004. All bows must have a peak draw weight of at least 35
pounds, and broadheads must have an outside diameter of at least 7/8th-inch
with no less than two cutting edges. Bowhunters may not possess a
firearm while afield.
* Send a letter or post card, include the ear-tag number;
county/township/WMU where it was taken; as well as your name, address
and telephone number .
"The popularity of our award-winning dance pads has demonstrated the
enthusiasm gamers have for active video games," stated John Tam, game producer
at RedOctane.
In the Groove features exclusive , never before seen features like arrow
modifiers that make the game arrows spin, change speeds, boomerang , and move
in 3D along with over 40 other amazing effects that create additional
challenges and endless customization for dance game fans.

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An extra flashlight bulb also can be helpful.
* Always carry broadhead-tipped arrows in a protective quiver.pa.
The Game Commission is committed in its efforts to manage deer to the best of
its ability for all Pennsylvanians.
-- Innovations in step choreography - mines, hands, and quads - will
have you making new kinds of moves .

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There are areas with sizeable deer numbers and
areas with limited numbers. Some are tough to predict. Pack a cellular telephone for emergencies.

DON'T FORGET TO SUBMIT A HARVEST REPORT CARD
The Game Commission relies on information from hunters to estimate deer
harvests . In
the Groove was created by Roxor who, as die-hard fans, really drove the
development of this project.
Upon beginning, game players are asked to choose from five different play
modes: Dance, Battle, Marathon, Fitness, and Tutorial.

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* Practice climbing with your treestand before dawn on the opening day of
the season.
"We ask hunters to treat deer with radio collars and ear tags as any other
deer," said Dr.
* Report online at the Game Commission's website at http://www.pgc. While maintaining the same addictive gameplay
of popular dance titles, In the Groove features exclusive, never before seen
features like modifiers that make the game arrows spin , change speeds,
boomerang, and move in 3D along with over 40 other amazing effects. By developing and testing using this process, Roxor brings
highly tuned and fun to play games to the demanding home console space.

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"
Ross also noted that hunters will be well served if they hunt less-
traveled areas of State Game Lands and State Forests, or private property. Hunters also need to adapt.
But older bucks offer a more challenging hunt, since many bucks also have
another year of experience behind them. Staying physically fit
makes a difference."

Based on the hit arcade game, In the Groove will be the
first-ever published video game for RedOctane and will be available
exclusively on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system.
In the Groove features more than 70 songs including four not currently
found in the arcade version of In the Groove.
-- 3 styles of play: One Player, Two Player, or Double-Pad.

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Hard and soft mast are bowing tree branches in some areas, and
nonexistent in others. If the
doe senses something is wrong, the older bucks often do not wait around to
figure out what is wrong. But like every other
deer, they have routines that they follow. Some follow schedules.
Stay on the ground on blustery days. "That we continue
to receive such a significant number of report cards indicates many
Pennsylvania hunters are following through with their obligation to report
their deer harvest, and that they do feel reporting is important .

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The bottom line on deer hunting for 2005 is that most hunters will
have to work harder to take deer.
"There are some excellent opportunities for those who are willing to build
relationships with suburban landowners and adapt to a suburban hunting
environment," said Tardiff."
Northampton County WCO Brad Kreider reported, "Those deer enthusiasts
spotlighting the summer months have reported seeing many large rack bucks."

Budget constraints have forced the Game Commission to discontinue its
toll-free numbers on the ear tags and radio collars. The
default settings for this mode are identical to those found in the arcade
version of the game. The company's motivation is
to design and produce high-quality video game software and accessories that
"Bring the Arcade Experience Home" for game fans. Their product line includes
the award-winning RedOctane Ignition Dance Pad., based in Austin, TX, was established in 2002 and
develops technologies and game designs for the arcade, home, and online
markets.
Roxor Softology includes a wide range of games such as Tux Racer Arcade,
In the Groove Arcade , and the in-development multiplayer car combat game,
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The 2004 archery antlerless deer harvest,
which was 34,390, actually exceeded the 10-year average (32,500).
Bowhunters may use deer calls, attractant and cover scents , mechanical
broadheads, lighted sight pins (as long as they don't cast a beam) and
mechanical releases. A compass and matches or lighter also are essential survival
gear items to have along.
* If you use a mechanical release, always keep your index finger away
from the trigger when drawing.

RESEARCH DEER AND BOWHUNTERS
Over the past five years, Pennsylvania Game Commission research biologists
have captured and marked nearly 2,500 white-tailed deer in many areas of the
state. SUNNYVALE, Calif. to release In the
Groove, the high-energy dance game designed from the ground up by hardcore
dance gamers. The company develops games initially for the arcade, leveraging the
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"It's equally important for archers to shoot well, and to
practice with broadheads , before season to ensure their marksmanship and
conditioning are in top form, and their arrows are flying where they expect
them to. "If
you set-up on fresh deer sign on a trail to a feeding or bedding area in a
forested area where other hunters will not interrupt your hunt, you've done
plenty to increase your chances of success.5-year and older bucks being available to hunters each
year.

Typically, about 80 percent of the state's overall buck harvest is taken in
the concurrent rifle season."
Game Commission research on bucks indicates that yearling dispersal takes
place in May-June, and October through early November.
* Get in good physical condition before the season starts.
* Always carry a whistle to signal passersby in the event you become
immobile .
* Use a hoist rope to lift your bow and backpack to your treestand. In place of toll-free
numbers , hunters are urged to use one of the following alternatives for
reporting marked deer:

* Contact one of the following phone numbers: Call toll-free
877-PSU-DOES, or any of the following toll-numbers: PGC Northcentral
Region, 570-398-4744; PGC Southcentral Region, 814 -643-1831; PGC
Southwest Region, 724-238-9523; or PGC Bureau of Wildlife Management
717-787-5529.us.
Each year, according to Cal DuBrock, Game Commission Bureau of Wildlife
Management director, about 75 deer-aging personnel check and record
information from ear tags on harvested deer at meat processors throughout the
state. Many features were designed to make the game
easier to learn yet challenging at the highest level of skill. With quads, players may have to use all two
hands and feet to hit each of the arrows simultaneously.

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"
Ross noted that, although deer numbers are lower in many Wildlife
Management Units (WMUs) compared to recent years, there still are plenty of
deer to provide good hunting across Pennsylvania . "Fall food conditions vary so much from
area to area. Last year, 50 percent of bucks taken were 2. But archers still manage to take their share. "Reports of big bucks are common
across the state . Most of the decline likely
has been caused by antler restrictions, which were implemented in 2002 .
The Game Commission urges bowhunters to take only responsible shots at
deer to ensure a quick , clean kill. You can
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