HB 1538 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for prohibited devices and methods.

HB 1538 amends Pennsylvania's hunting and furtaking laws under Title 34 to add new prohibited devices and methods. The bill directly affects hunters and trappers by restricting specific tools or techniques used in the pursuit of game animals. Key provisions involve updating the list of banned equipment, though the specific devices or methods are not detailed in the provided context. The bill was recently referred to the Game & Fisheries committee on June 3, 2025, for further review. This is a substantive regulatory change to hunting practices, not a procedural or commemorative measure.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 3, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Jun 3, 2025
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