An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful activities; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for disabled person permits.
This bill restricts the use of bait to attract game wildlife during hunting, banning artificial or natural bait except for specific exceptions. It creates a new permit allowing disabled hunters to use bait on private land with landowner permission, while requiring a 200-yard buffer zone for non-permitted hunters and a 30-day waiting period after bait removal. The law maintains existing exemptions for farming, forestry, and industrial activities but prohibits baiting in ways not authorized by wildlife regulations. These changes apply to hunting regulations under Pennsylvania’s wildlife code, directly affecting hunters, landowners, and disabled hunters seeking specialized permits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 3, 2025
Last action Oct 3, 2025
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Oct 3, 2025
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Referred to Game & Fisheries
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Laughlin
RRepublican
Co
Pat Stefano
RRepublican
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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