SB 1244 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.

This bill changes the start date for Pennsylvania's regular antlered deer hunting season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving. It directly affects hunters and wildlife management regulations by establishing a specific calendar date for when the season opens. The change is implemented through an amendment to Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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