An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fiscal affairs, establishing the Deterrent Fencing Cost-Share Program and the Deterrent Fencing Cost-Share Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.

This bill establishes a state-funded program to help agricultural landowners install wildlife deterrent fencing. Eligible landowners who have experienced verifiable crop damage from wildlife (documented through at least 10% loss, physical evidence, and an in-person assessment) can receive 50% cost-sharing for approved fencing. The Department of Agriculture will administer the program, verifying damage and overseeing construction to meet specific wildlife-targeted standards. Funding is set at $4 million for the first year and $2 million annually thereafter, sourced from the Game Fund, with unspent funds after 2036 returned to the Game Fund.