An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's game laws to clarify that hunting or taking wildlife without a personally signed license is unlawful. It reinforces the requirement that individuals must carry their valid license on their person while hunting or furtaking within the state. The legislation also specifies that this rule applies regardless of the method or device used to hunt. These changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 27, 2026
Last action Jul 27, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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