Bill > HB1431

This bill makes several changes to Pennsylvania's game and wildlife laws, focusing on hunting regulations, trespassing, and Sunday hunting. The bill modifies the Pennsylvania Game Commission's composition by requiring that at least one member represent agricultural interests. It eliminates previous restrictions on Sunday hunting, removing provisions that prohibited hunting on Sundays and requiring written permission for Sunday hunting. The bill updates reporting requirements for game and wildlife kills, allowing for a self-reporting system and clarifying reporting details. It also modifies trespassing penalties for hunters, increasing the severity of penalties for unauthorized entry onto private property, with potential hunting privilege forfeitures ranging from one to five years depending on the violation. Additionally, the bill expands exceptions for hunting methods, such as allowing the use of natural deer urine for wildlife attraction under specific testing conditions. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for hunters while maintaining protections for private property and wildlife conservation. The new regulations will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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