An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for restrictions on recreational spotlighting; providing for game or wildlife recovery permits; and imposing penalties.

This Pennsylvania bill updates state hunting laws to formally regulate the use of small drones, defining them as aircraft under 55 pounds and establishing a new permit system for their operation. It allows individuals with a special permit to use drones to help recover harvested game or wildlife, provided no firearms are used and the animal was not observed less than 24 hours prior. The legislation also clarifies restrictions on spotlighting, permitting drone use for recovery purposes while maintaining bans on using lights to hunt live animals or harass livestock. To qualify for a recovery permit, applicants must submit proof of a federal remote pilot certificate, insurance, and pay a fee ranging from $5 for personal use to $100 for commercial activities.