The bill amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which governs the Pennsylvania Game Commission and various hunting regulations. Key changes include the requirement for the Governor to ensure that at least one member of the commission represents agricultural interests related to wildlife conservation. Additionally, the bill introduces a self-reporting system for individuals who remove deer for crop damage, allowing them to report their harvests through various accessible means. It also modifies the regulations surrounding the surrender of carcasses, specifying that they must be made available intact, less entrails, to commission officers or processors designated by the commission.

Significantly, the bill repeals the prohibition on hunting on Sundays, allowing for hunting with written permission from landowners. It also establishes penalties for failing to obtain such permission and modifies the penalties for trespassing while hunting. The bill further clarifies unlawful devices and methods, allowing the use of natural deer urine under specific conditions. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize hunting regulations, enhance wildlife management, and address the interests of agricultural stakeholders.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1667 (May 08, 2025): 34-301(a)
Printer's No. 1896 (Jun 10, 2025): 34-301(a)