If you've been following our recent articles about the General Assembly's repeal of Pennsylvania's antiquated Sunday hunting prohibition and Governor Shapiro's decision to sign it into law you would know that the last hurdle was the PGC exercising the new authority in relation to the already existing seasons and regulations. Fortunately, that wait is over. … Continue reading Game Commission Adopts Sunday Hunting Days for 2025
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Repeal of Ban on Sunday Hunting Heads to the Governor’s Desk!
It was almost six year ago the first time I wrote an article here about an expansion to Sunday hunting opportunities in the Commonwealth, and all we were getting was three measly days per year for big game species. It was over four years ago the last time I wrote about PGC's expansion of Sunday … Continue reading Repeal of Ban on Sunday Hunting Heads to the Governor’s Desk!
Fall Hunting is Here! A few tips to remember when going afield
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) State Game Wardens (SGW) and Deputy State Game Wardens (DSGW) are law enforcement officers. That means you are not obligated to speak with them and can invoke your right to remain silent. It also means that anything you say to them can and will be used against you in court! … Continue reading Fall Hunting is Here! A few tips to remember when going afield
PURPLE PAINT MEANS NO TRESPASSING
A change, during 2020, in Title 18, of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code (2019 Act 103), gives Pennsylvania landowners the option of using purple paint, rather than signs, to post their properties and alert others that lands are private and trespassing isn’t permitted. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has summaries of this recent law on its web … Continue reading PURPLE PAINT MEANS NO TRESPASSING
PGC April Meeting Notes: Final Approval Given for Digital Hunting Licenses, Concurrent Antlered/Antlerless Seasons, and More
Following the January 2021 Meeting of the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners, I wrote up this article summarizing some of the important topics they addressed that could impact sportsmen planning to go afield later this year. At that meeting, the Board gave preliminary approval to a number of topics, some common sense adaptations to technology, … Continue reading PGC April Meeting Notes: Final Approval Given for Digital Hunting Licenses, Concurrent Antlered/Antlerless Seasons, and More
Pennsylvania Game Commission January Meeting Notes – Digital Licenses, Unlimited Antlerless Tags?, and more Sunday Hunting on the Horizon!
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners held their first meeting of the year virtually earlier today and heard comments from PGC staff biologists and specialists before considering each item on the agenda. Ultimately, the Commission voted to pass each of the enumerated agenda items, and while I will not cover them all here, there are … Continue reading Pennsylvania Game Commission January Meeting Notes – Digital Licenses, Unlimited Antlerless Tags?, and more Sunday Hunting on the Horizon!
Governor Wolf Signs HB 1188 Permitting Hunting with Thermal and Night Vision Devices in Pennsylvania!
Today, Governor Wolf signed HB 1188, which removes the restriction on the use of thermal and night vision devices for hunting in Pennsylvania! As a result, it will take effect in 60 days. As I discussed in our prior article, Bill to Permit Hunting with Thermal and Night Vision Devices Headed to Governor Wolf’s Desk!, HB … Continue reading Governor Wolf Signs HB 1188 Permitting Hunting with Thermal and Night Vision Devices in Pennsylvania!
Bill to Permit Hunting with Thermal and Night Vision Devices Headed to Governor Wolf’s Desk!
Today, HB 1188, a bill which removes the restriction on the use of thermal and night vision devices for hunting in Pennsylvania, after having been passed by the House and Senate, was signed in the House and will be transmitted to the Senate for final signature and thereafter headed to Governor Wolf's desk. Currently, 34 … Continue reading Bill to Permit Hunting with Thermal and Night Vision Devices Headed to Governor Wolf’s Desk!
Pennsylvania Game Commission Resuming Hearing Regarding Revocations of Hunting Privileges
I’m pleased to report that as of yesterday, the Pennsylvania Game Commission Administrative Offices are attempting to resume operations in respect to hearings for revocation of hunting privileges. So far the Game Commission has been in contact with 3 of my clients about rescheduling hearings. If you have a pending revocation hearing and do not … Continue reading Pennsylvania Game Commission Resuming Hearing Regarding Revocations of Hunting Privileges
LIMITED SUNDAY HUNTING COMING TO PENNSYLVANIA IN 2020
Last week, just before Thanksgiving, Governor Wolf signed Senate Bill 147 to give Pennsylvania hunters three new days of Sunday hunting each year. This is a welcome change for those hunters who work a standard business week, go to school, or generally have responsibilities on weekdays who have been relegated to hunting one day per … Continue reading LIMITED SUNDAY HUNTING COMING TO PENNSYLVANIA IN 2020
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