An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.
HB 70 changes Pennsylvania's regular antlered deer hunting season to begin on the first Monday following Thanksgiving each year. This directly affects deer hunters across the state by establishing a fixed seasonal start date, overriding previous regulations. The bill amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to implement this specific opening date. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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Jan 14, 2025
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Referred to Game & Fisheries
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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