This bill amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically focusing on junior hunter projects and regulations related to game and wildlife protection. It mandates the Pennsylvania Game Commission to initiate and administer multiple junior license hunter projects and introduces a new mentored hunter season aimed at fostering interest in hunting among young individuals and mentored adults. Participants in these programs must comply with existing regulations, with specific exceptions for holding certain hunting licenses.

Additionally, the bill establishes a seven-day mentoring season for hunting deer and small game, which occurs immediately after the regular firearms deer season. It also modifies the regulations regarding the opening dates for the regular antlered deer hunting season, specifying that it will begin on the first Monday following Thanksgiving in certain districts and on the first Saturday before Thanksgiving in others. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2017 (Jun 25, 2025): 34-327(a)