Bill > HB866

This bill expands the existing license exemption for disabled veterans in Pennsylvania by broadening the types of hunting and furtaking licenses that can be obtained for free. Previously, disabled veterans who have lost one or more limbs, lost the use of one or more limbs, or are 100% disabled as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs could receive a free regular hunting or furtaking license. The new bill allows these veterans to receive, at no cost, a wider range of licenses including regular hunting and furtaking licenses, antlerless deer, bear, archery, muzzleloader, migratory game bird, elk, special wild turkey, and pheasant permits. To qualify, the veteran must be a Pennsylvania resident, meet all other hunting qualifications, and be mentally and physically fit. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, providing an expanded benefit to disabled veterans who wish to hunt or trap in the state.

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